J. D. Salinger
         n 1: United States writer (born 1919) [syn: {Salinger}, {J. D.
               Salinger}, {Jerome David Salinger}]

English Dictionary: judicial activism	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Judaical adj of or relating to or characteristic of the Jews or their culture or religion; "the Judaic idea of justice" Synonym(s): Judaic, Judaical
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judicial adj decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice; "a judicial decision" belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge; "judicial robes" relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge; "judicial system" Synonym(s): judicial, juridical, juridic expressing careful judgment; "discriminative censure"; "a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose"-Tyler Dennett Synonym(s): discriminative, judicial
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judicial activism n an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) Synonym(s): broad interpretation, judicial activism
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judicial admission n (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record; "a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay" Synonym(s): stipulation, judicial admission
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judicial branch n the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
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judicial decision n (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it Synonym(s): judgment, judgement, judicial decision
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judicial doctrine n (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence Synonym(s): legal principle, judicial principle, judicial doctrine
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judicial principle n (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence Synonym(s): legal principle, judicial principle, judicial doctrine
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judicial proceeding n a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights Synonym(s): litigation, judicial proceeding
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judicial review n review by a court of law of actions of a government official or entity or of some other legally appointed person or body or the review by an appellate court of the decision of a trial court
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judicial sale n a sale of property by the sheriff under authority of a court's writ of execution in order satisfy an unpaid obligation Synonym(s): sheriff's sale, execution sale, judicial sale, forced sale
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judicial separation n a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart Synonym(s): legal separation, judicial separation
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judicial system n the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government Synonym(s): judiciary, judicature, judicatory, judicial system
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judicial torture n torture that is sanctioned by the state and executed by duly accredited officials; "the English renounced judicial torture in 1640"
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judicial writ n (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer Synonym(s): writ, judicial writ
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judicially adv as ordered by a court in a judicial manner; "judicially controlled process"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Judaic \Ju*da"ic\, Judaical \Ju*da"ic*al\, a. [L. Juda[8b]cus,       fr. Judaea, the country Judea: cf. F. Juda[8b]que. See       {Jew}.]       Of or pertaining to the Jews. [bd]The natural or Judaical       [religion].[b8] --South.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Judaically \Ju*da"ic*al*ly\, adv.       After the Jewish manner. --Milton.
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Judas \Ju"das\, n.       The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous       person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. --       a. Treacherous; betraying.          {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying.          {Judas kiss}, a deceitful and treacherous kiss.          {Judas tree} (Bot.), a leguminous tree of the genus {Cercis},             with pretty, rose-colored flowers in clusters along the             branches. Judas is said to have hanged himself on a tree             of this genus ({C. Siliquastrum}). {C. Canadensis} and {C.             occidentalis} are the American species, and are called             also {redbud}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Judas-colored \Ju"das-col`ored\, a.       Red; -- from a tradition that Judas Iscariot had red hair and       beard.                   There's treachery in that Judas-colored beard.                                                                               --Dryden.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Judicial \Ju*di"cial\, a. [L. judicialis, fr. judicium judgment,       fr. judex judge: cf. OF. judicial. See {Judge}.]       1. Pertaining or appropriate to courts of justice, or to a             judge; practiced or conformed to in the administration of             justice; sanctioned or ordered by a court; as, judicial             power; judicial proceedings; a judicial sale. [bd]Judicial             massacres.[b8] --Macaulay.                         Not a moral but a judicial law, and so was                      abrogated.                                          --Milton.          2. Fitted or apt for judging or deciding; as, a judicial             mind.          3. Belonging to the judiciary, as distinguished from             legislative, administrative, or executive. See             {Executive}.          4. Judicious. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
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Separation \Sep`a*ra"tion\, n. [L. separatio: cf. F.       s[82]paration.]       The act of separating, or the state of being separated, or       separate. Specifically:       (a) Chemical analysis.       (b) Divorce.       (c) (Steam Boilers) The operation of removing water from             steam.          {Judicial separation} (Law), a form of divorce; a separation             of man and wife which has the effect of making each a             single person for all legal purposes but without ability             to contract a new marriage. --Mozley & W.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Judicially \Ju*di"cial*ly\, adv.       In a judicial capacity or judicial manner. [bd]The Lords . .       . sitting judicially.[b8] --Macaulay.