Definition

This term describes something that cannot be decided or judged by a court of law.

Example

The issue was deemed nonjusticiable, meaning the courts could not intervene.

Conversation

I was reading about some laws that are considered nonjusticiable in court.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It means those laws can't be enforced by the courts, like some political questions.

That makes sense; it's interesting how some issues just can't be legally challenged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonjusticiable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "justiciabilis" (from Latin "justus", meaning just or lawful, and "-abilis", meaning able to be). The term refers to matters that cannot be adjudicated or are not subject to legal judgment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being applied to something that is 'able to be judged' ('justiciabilis'). This helps you remember that 'nonjusticiable' means something that cannot be judged legally.

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