WorldSeptember 1, 2026
justiciable
JUS-tish-ee-uh-bul
Definition
Subject to trial in a court of law; capable of being properly decided by judicial intervention.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'justitia' (justice), the word entered English via the Old French 'justiciable,' referring to things that fall under the jurisdiction or judgment of a court.
In the news
In this article, the court determines that while university degree awarding is usually a private academic matter, the unlawful withholding of a certificate is a justiciable issue that can be legally challenged in court.
Whether courts can interfere with the award of university degree/certificates?
Read the full article ↗The Nation Newspaper