Ju*di"cial*ly, adv. In a judicial capacity or judicial manner. "The
Lords . . . sitting judicially." Macaulay.
Ju*di"cia*ry (?; 277), a. [L. judiciarius, fr. judicium judgment: cf.
F. judiciare. See Judicial.] Of or pertaining to courts of judicature,
or legal tribunals; judicial; as, a judiciary proceeding. Bp. Burnet.
Ju*di"cia*ry, n. [Cf. LL. judiciaria, F. judiciaire.] That branch of
government in which judicial power is vested; the system of courts of
justice in a country; the judges, taken collectively; as, an
independent judiciary; the senate committee on the judiciary.
Ju*di"cious (?), a. [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium judgment. See
Judicial.] Of or relating to a court; judicial. [Obs.]
His last offenses to us Shall have judicious hearing.
Shak.
2. Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise;
prudent; sagacious; discreet.
He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the
season.
Shak.
Syn. -- Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning;
sagacious; well-advised.
Ju*di"cious*ly, adv. In a judicious manner; with good judgment; wisely.
Ju*di"cious*ness, n. The quality or state of being judicious; sagacity;
sound judgment.
Jug (?), n. [Prob. fr. Jug, a corruption of, or nickname for, Joanna;
cf. 2d Jack, and Jill. See Johannes.]
1. A vessel, usually of coarse earthenware, with a swelling belly and
narrow mouth, and having a handle on one side.