🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

approbation judiciaire

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /a.pʁɔ.ba.sjɔ̃ ʒy.di.sjɛl/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Judicial approval/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əl əˈpruː.vəl/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'accord nécessite l'approbation judiciaire pour être valide."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The formal sanction, authorization, or confirmation given by a judge or court of law for a specific action, agreement, or legal instrument.

    "The settlement between the two corporations requires judicial approval before it can take effect."
  2. 2

    The legal endorsement or validation by a judicial authority ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and constitutional rights.

    "Law enforcement sought judicial approval prior to executing the search warrant."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'judicial', originating from the Latin 'judicialis' (from judex, meaning judge), used since the late 14th century to denote matters relating to a court or judge, and 'approval', derived from the Old French 'aprover' and Latin 'approbare' (to prove worthy, assent). Together, the compound phrase emerged in modern legal terminology to describe the formal authorization or sanction granted by a court of law.

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