Sub judice
adjective
Under judicial consideration and thus prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.
The case is sub judice and cannot be discussed publicly.
Often appears as...
- case is sub judice
- discussion of sub judice matters
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Under judicial consideration and thus prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.
The case is sub judice and cannot be discussed publicly.
Often appears as...
- case is sub judice
- discussion of sub judice matters
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Restrictions
The term implies specific limitations on discussing active legal cases to avoid influencing the outcome.
Since the trial is ongoing, it remains sub judice, and I can't speak about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Caution
Journalists must be careful not to report details of a sub judice matter that may prejudice the case.
The journalist avoided commenting on the sub judice matter during the broadcast.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Domain
Remember that sub judice is about public discussions, which include social media and public forums on the internet.
Even though it's tempting, discussing the details of the sub judice case on Facebook is not allowed.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Restrictions
The term implies specific limitations on discussing active legal cases to avoid influencing the outcome.
Since the trial is ongoing, it remains sub judice, and I can't speak about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Caution
Journalists must be careful not to report details of a sub judice matter that may prejudice the case.
The journalist avoided commenting on the sub judice matter during the broadcast.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Domain
Remember that sub judice is about public discussions, which include social media and public forums on the internet.
Even though it's tempting, discussing the details of the sub judice case on Facebook is not allowed.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Restrictions
The term implies specific limitations on discussing active legal cases to avoid influencing the outcome.
Since the trial is ongoing, it remains sub judice, and I can't speak about it.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Caution
Journalists must be careful not to report details of a sub judice matter that may prejudice the case.
The journalist avoided commenting on the sub judice matter during the broadcast.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Domain
Remember that sub judice is about public discussions, which include social media and public forums on the internet.
Even though it's tempting, discussing the details of the sub judice case on Facebook is not allowed.
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