El juicio
Example: El juicio comenzó después de que se presentaron todas las pruebas.
Definition
"El juicio" refers to the legal process or trial that begins after all evidence is presented, where a judge or jury evaluates the case to determine guilt or innocence. It can also mean the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions.
Etymology
The term "el juicio" comes from the Latin word 'iudicium,' meaning judgment or decision. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to represent both the legal process of judging and the mental faculty of judgment. Did you know that "juicio" shares roots with the English word 'judgment'?
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"El juicio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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