From WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) [wn]:
judicious
adj 1: characterized by good judgment or sound thinking; "judicious
journalism"
2: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in
practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a
sensible manager"; "a wise decision" [syn: sensible,
wise]
3: proceeding from good sense or judgment; "a sensible choice"
[syn: sensible]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Judicious \Ju*di"cious\, a. [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium
judgment. See Judicial.]
Of or relating to a court; judicial. [Obs.]
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His last offenses to us
Shall have judicious hearing. --Shak.
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2. Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound
judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet.
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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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