These adjectives sound similar but have different meanings.
Judicial refers to judges or courts of law.
- The Canadian Judicial Council administers the Judges Act and deals with complaints about federally appointed judges.
- Canadians expect their judicial system to act impartially.
Judicious means prudent or sound in judgment
- Everyone has to make choices in life: with good information and careful thought, most of these will be judicious.
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