Sub Judice definition:
Latin: under judicial consideration.
A matter that is still under consideration by a court; still subject to active litigation.
Politicians will decline to speak on a certain subject because the subject matter is sub judice.
The sub judice rule prevents MPs or Lords from referring to a current or impending court case.
SUB JUDICE
A matter that is still under consideration by a court. You will hear of politicians declining to speak on a certain subject because the subject matter is "sub judice".
Term: Sub Judice
Definition: Under consideration by the court.
Term: Subordination Agreement ...
Sub judice: (Latin: under trial) Matter still under consideration by a court. Any action which may interfere with the proper administration of justice while a matter is sub judice may be a contempt of court.
 See also: Term, Will, Solicitor, Action, Cause
  
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