Judicious

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:36:30

Ju*di"cious (?), a. [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium judgment. See Judicial.]

Of or relating to a court; judicial.

[Obs.]

His last offenses to us Shall have judicious hearing. Shak.

2.

Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet.

He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. Shak.

Syn. -- Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning; sagacious; well-advised.

 

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