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judiciary

[joo-dish-ee-er-ee, -dish-uh-ree]

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noun

plural

judiciaries

the judicial branch of government.
the system of courts of justice in a country.
judges collectively.

adjective

pertaining to the judicial branch or system or to judges.

judiciary

/ -ˈdɪʃərɪ, dʒuːˈdɪʃɪərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to courts of law, judgment, or judges

noun

the branch of the central authority in a state concerned with the administration of justice Compare executive legislature
the system of courts in a country
the judges collectively; bench

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Other Word Forms

judiciarily adverb
subjudiciary adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of judiciary¹

First recorded in 1580–90; originally an adjective, from Latin ��ū�徱��ܲ� “of the law courts,” equivalent to ��ū�徱��(�ܳ�) “judgment” + -��ܲ� adjective suffix; judge, -ary

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The judiciary's announcement that Kourkouri had been executed sparked condemnation among human rights groups.

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Nehru imagined a single, seven-year presidential term, proportional representation in Parliament and state legislatures, a judiciary with curtailed powers and a press reined in by strict libel laws.

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She has hailed the replacement of the entire federal judiciary as a victory of democracy over corruption and nepotism.

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The Supreme Court justices nominated by President Donald Trump are now reportedly the latest targets in his ongoing campaign of grievances against the judiciary.

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Mexico becomes the first nation in the world with an all-elected judiciary.

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judicial separation judicious

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