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JUDICIARY
judiciary, bench
(noun) persons who administer justice
judiciary, judicature, judicatory, judicial system
(noun) the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
judiciary (plural judiciaries)
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.
Synonyms
• judicature, justiciary, the judicial branch
Source: Wiktionary
Ju*di"cia*ry, a. Etym: [L. judiciarius, fr. judicium judgment: cf. F. judiciare. See Judicial.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to courts of judicature, or legal tribunals; judicial; as, a judiciary proceeding. Bp. Burnet.
Ju*di"cia*ry, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. judiciaria, F. judiciaire.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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