Judiciary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Judiciary is a noun meaning The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
Meaning
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
More Meanings
- The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.
- Judicial.
Example Sentences
Compared with most Latin American courts, on paper the Argentine judiciary is among the most insulated high courts in the region.
Ruling in the immunity case, Chief Justice John Roberts seemed to serenely arrogate to the Court an immense power to determine whether the president might ever face criminal consequence without worrying whether the emboldening of a rampaging executive might at some point place the authority of the judiciary in danger.
Word Forms
- judiciaries
Synonyms for judiciary
Depending on context, synonyms include judicature, justiciary, bench, judicial, judicatory, juridic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include judicature, judicatory, bench, juridical, judge, magistrate.
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