Giuridici

Giuridici is an Italian adjective and noun form used to describe things that pertain to law or jurisprudence. In English, giuridico is commonly translated as juridical or legal, though the nuance can vary with context. The term is widely employed in legal discourse to reference concepts, institutions, and documents related to the study or application of law.

Etymology and scope: Giuridico derives from Latin iuris, meaning law, through juridicus. In Italian, the word functions across multiple domains of law, from theoretical aspects of the legal system to practical applications. It appears in phrases that designate the legal dimension of a topic, such as giuridico, diritto giuridico, or fattispecie giuridica.

Usage in law and everyday language: The term is common in both academic and professional contexts. Examples include studi giuridici (legal studies), diritto giuridico (juridical law as a field), fatto giuridico (a legal fact), and persone giuridiche or soggetti giuridici (legal entities or juridical persons). It is also used to describe elements of the legal framework, such as principi giuridici (juridical principles) or sistemi giuridici (legal systems).

Distinction from legale: In Italian, legale usually connotes legality or compliance with the law, while giuridico emphasizes the law as a system, discipline, or theoretical field. For instance, una norma legale may describe a rule in force, whereas una disciplina giuridica refers to the study or structure of law. The two terms are related but not interchangeable in all contexts.

See also: Diritto, giurisprudenza, persone giuridiche, soggetti giuridici, codici e sistemi giuridici.