judiciary

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

noun

plural

judiciaries 

1. the judicial branch of government.

2. the system of courts of justice in a country.

3. judges collectively.

adjective

1. pertaining to the judicial branch or system or to judges.

judiciary

/ -ˈdɪʃərɪ, dʒuːˈdɪʃɪərɪ /

adjective

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

noun

1. the branch of the central authority in a state concerned with the administration of justice Compare executive legislature

2. the system of courts in a country

3. the judges collectively; bench

Other Word Forms

• judiciarily adverb
• subjudiciary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of judiciary¹

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

Example Sentences

Marshals Service, a trend that has prompted some in the judiciary to consider options for increasing security.

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Until recently, the judiciary tended to indirectly address the claims that now appear more formally as the unitary executive theory.

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The high court's struggle mirrors a broader crisis in India's judiciary, where too few judges and a constant flood of cases have caused crippling delays.

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From the moment he emerged as a champion of the right, Sarkozy was convinced he had been the target of a left-wing cabal within the French judiciary and media.

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These allegations would constitute serious offences if proven, and according to judiciary sources, she could face imprisonment ranging from 10 to 20 years if found guilty.

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