Ju-dĭ'ciōus, a.

(ju-dĭsh'us), a. [Fr. judicieux, O. Sp. judicioso, N. Sp. juicioso, It. giudizioso, from Lat. judicium, judgment.] 1. According to sound judgment; directed or governed by wise consideration; wise; prudent; rational; discreet. He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. Shak. 2. Relating to a court, or the administration of justice; judicial. [Obs.] His last offenses to us Shall have judicious hearing. Shak. Syn.—Prudent; rational; wise; skillful; discerning; sagacious.