judicial branch
noun
the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary.
judicial branches
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pluralof judicial branch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prof. Robert George advocated for Congress to reclaim “all legislative power” from executive and judicial branches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Constitution explicitly grants power to the legislative and judicial branches too, which we all learned in elementary school is called the balance of power.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
While the news media is sometimes referred to as the fourth estate, alongside the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, few think of stand-up comedy as a pillar of democracy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
The justices are required to abide by federal regulations setting limits on outside income, similar to members of Congress and high-level officials in the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
A nation does not become a democracy by writing on a bit of paper, "resolved that we are a democracy, with a government consisting of executive, legislative, and judicial branches chosen by majority vote."
From Behind the Mirrors The Psychology of Disintegration at Washington by Clinton W. (Clinton Wallace) Gilbert
