Judiciary

[dʒʊ'dɪʃ(ə)rɪ] or [dʒu'dɪʃɪɛri]

Definition

(noun.) persons who administer justice.

(noun.) the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government.

Typist: Nola--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to courts of judicature, or legal tribunals; judicial; as, a judiciary proceeding.

(n.) That branch of government in which judicial power is vested; the system of courts of justice in a country; the judges, taken collectively; as, an independent judiciary; the senate committee on the judiciary.

Editor: Stu

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Body of judges.

Editor: Manuel

Definition

n. the judges taken collectively.—adj. pertaining to the courts of law: passing judgment.

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