Sub judice

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adjective

Under judicial consideration and thus prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.

The case is sub judice and cannot be discussed publicly.
Visual representation of "sub judice" - Under judicial consideration and thus prohibited from public discussion elsewhere.

Often appears as...

  • case is sub judice
  • discussion of sub judice matters

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Legal Restrictions

The term implies specific limitations on discussing active legal cases to avoid influencing the outcome.

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Since the trial is ongoing, it remains sub judice, and I can't speak about it.
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Media Caution

Journalists must be careful not to report details of a sub judice matter that may prejudice the case.

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The journalist avoided commenting on the sub judice matter during the broadcast.
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Public Domain

Remember that sub judice is about public discussions, which include social media and public forums on the internet.

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Even though it's tempting, discussing the details of the sub judice case on Facebook is not allowed.
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