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judiciary

DEFINITIONS OF: judiciary

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n the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

Synonyms:
judicatory, judicature, judicial system
Types:
Federal Judiciary
the judiciary of the United States which is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal laws
Type of:
scheme, system
a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

n persons who administer justice

Synonyms:
bench
Type of:
administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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