| judicial review |
the power of a court to review the constitutionality of laws and governmental actions, or the practice of doing so. |
| judiciary |
of or concerning judges, courts of law, or the administration of justice. [4 definitions] |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| judo |
the sport or discipline of fighting without weapons, based on jujitsu but prohibiting harmful blows or throws. |
| jug |
a container for liquid that usu. has a handle and a narrow spout. [7 definitions] |
| jugate |
in biology, joined in pairs. |
| jug band |
a small musical group that includes unconventional or makeshift instruments such as kazoos, washboards, and empty jugs. |
| juggernaut |
any large, overwhelming force, group, or object. [2 definitions] |
| juggle |
to keep (two or more objects) in motion in the air by alternately tossing and catching them. [8 definitions] |
| juggler |
one who performs feats of juggling. [2 definitions] |
| jugular |
of or pertaining to the neck, esp. the large veins in the neck. [2 definitions] |
| jugular vein |
one of two large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head to the heart. |
| jug wine |
inexpensive wine sold in large juglike bottles. |
| juice |
the natural fluid contents of any plant or animal tissue; liquid extracted from a ripe fruit for drinking. [3 definitions] |
| juiced |
(slang) drunk. |
| juicehead |
(slang) a heavy drinker; alcoholic. |
| juiceless |
combined form of juice. |
| juicer |
a device or appliance used for extracting juice from fruits or vegetables. [2 definitions] |
| juice up |
(informal) to give more power, vitality, or interest value to. |
| juicy |
having a great amount of juice; succulent. [2 definitions] |
| jujitsu |
a Japanese form of unarmed self-defense in which one uses one's opponent's weight and strength against him or her. (Cf. judo, karate.) |