1. not suitable or appropriate for decision or resolution by a court of law
Usage: legal term; formal

Examples

• The court ruled that the dispute was nonjusticiable because it involved political questions beyond judicial authority.
• Questions about foreign policy are often considered nonjusticiable matters.
• The judge dismissed the case as nonjusticiable, stating that the issue required legislative rather than judicial resolution.
• Nonjusticiable claims cannot be heard in court, even if they raise important social concerns.
• The separation of powers doctrine prevents courts from deciding nonjusticiable political questions.