Judicial Etiquette
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈɛtɪkɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) The customary and expected conduct and decorum observed by judges in court and in their official duties.
Judicial etiquette requires judges to remain impartial and maintain courtroom decorum.
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- judicial etiquette
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Commentary
Judicial etiquette complements formal judicial ethics but emphasizes traditional norms of behavior and protocol rather than binding ethical rules.
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