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

The Bosnian judiciary, which opened its own probe years earlier, says it is still verifying the allegations, and details in the current investigation remain scarce.

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He appointed 11 commissions to propose overhauls to the country’s institutions, including the police and judiciary, but few reforms have been pushed through and hopes for sweeping changes have dimmed.

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The new framework also addresses humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and protection of the judiciary, Boulous is quoted as saying by the AFP agency.

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The second controversial area of change are the courts and judiciary.

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Pakistani lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment granting lifetime immunity to the president and army chief, while overhauling the judiciary and military command.

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