Definition of sub judice in English:
sub judice
adjective sʊb ˈjuːdɪkeɪsʌb ˈdʒuːdɪsiˌsəb ˈdʒudəˌsi
Law Under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.
the cases were still sub judice
Example sentencesExamples
- The next day the Widgery Tribunal was announced, making meaningful reporting on what had happened sub judice.
- The legal term sub judice means a particular case is currently under trial, or being considered by a judge.
- These analysts, the judge observed, always choose a wrong timing and usually comment on matters which were sub judice before the court.
- A case which has been decided by a court, but is still open to appeal, is not considered sub judice until notice of appeal has been given.
- Responsible discussion on public issues even if they are sub judice should be allowed in a democratic society.
Origin
Latin, literally 'under a judge'.
Definition of sub judice in US English:
sub judice
adjectiveˌsəb ˈdʒudəˌsiˌsəb ˈjo͞odəˌsē
Law Under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.
the cases were still sub judice
Example sentencesExamples
- The next day the Widgery Tribunal was announced, making meaningful reporting on what had happened sub judice.
- The legal term sub judice means a particular case is currently under trial, or being considered by a judge.
- A case which has been decided by a court, but is still open to appeal, is not considered sub judice until notice of appeal has been given.
- Responsible discussion on public issues even if they are sub judice should be allowed in a democratic society.
- These analysts, the judge observed, always choose a wrong timing and usually comment on matters which were sub judice before the court.
Origin
Latin, literally ‘under a judge’.