judicature
Americannoun
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the administration of justice, as by judges or courts.
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the office, function, or authority of a judge.
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the jurisdiction of a judge or court.
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a body of judges.
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the power of administering justice by legal trial and determination.
noun
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the administration of justice
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the office, function, or power of a judge
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the extent of authority of a court or judge
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a body of judges or persons exercising judicial authority; judiciary
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a court of justice or such courts collectively
Etymology
Origin of judicature
1520–30; < Medieval Latin jūdicātūra, equivalent to Latin jūdic- ( see judge) + -āt ( us ) -ate 1 + -ūra -ure
Example Sentences
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Such competence is the concern of the judicature society, and with the aid of the American Bar Association the group has been racking up some notable successes in its campaign against the election of judges.
From Time Magazine Archive
Adversarius is the generic term for every opposer, in the field, in politics, in a court of judicature, like ἀντιστάτης.
From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Ludwig Döderlein
London, which occupies an exceptional position in all matters of judicature, has a high criminal court of its own, established by the Central Criminal Court Act 1834, under the name of the central criminal court.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
But after observing how the system operated, Dr. Johnson freely admitted that when the lairds were men of knowledge and virtue, the convenience of a domestic judicature was great.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
But the higher functions of the judicature are exercised by persons whom the law has jealously fenced off from external interference and control.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
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