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DEFINITIONS OF:
judiciary
1
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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