giudiziario
judicial, relating to courts or justice
adjective joo-dee-TSYAH-ryoh Common
Usage Note
Giudiziario refers specifically to the court system and judicial apparatus — sistema giudiziario (judicial system), autorità giudiziaria (judicial authority). Do not confuse it with giudizioso, which means 'judicious' or 'wise.' The two words look similar but giudiziario is institutional; giudizioso is personal.
Examples
"Il sistema giudiziario italiano è complesso."
Natural Translation
The Italian judicial system is complex.

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