noun, Psychiatry. 1. a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience. Compare psychopath.
The criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws. There is no single criminal justice system in the United States but rather many similar, individual systems. How the criminal justice system works in each area depends on the jurisdiction that is in charge: city, county, state, federal or tribal government or military installation. Different jurisdictions have different laws, agencies, and ways of managing criminal justice processes. 1 The main systems are:
Full Definition of JUDICIAL. 1. b: belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction â compare executive, legislative. 2.3. : of, characterized by, or expressing judgment: critical 1b. 4.: belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction â compare executive, legislative. 2.