JUDICIARY Definition & Meaning

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judiciary

[ joo-dish-ee-er-ee, -dish-uh-ree ]

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noun

plural judiciaries.

the judicial branch of government.
the system of courts of justice in a country.
judges collectively.

adjective

pertaining to the judicial branch or system or to judges.

judiciary

/ -ˈdɪʃərɪ; dʒuːˈdɪʃɪərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to courts of law, judgment, or judges

noun

the branch of the central authority in a state concerned with the administration of justice Compare executive legislature
the system of courts in a country
the judges collectively; bench

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

��·�徱c��·��i·�� adverb
��ܲ�j��·�徱c��·��y adjective noun plural subjudiciaries

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of judiciary¹

First recorded in 1580–90; originally an adjective, from Latin ��ū�徱��ܲ� “of the law courts,” equivalent to ��ū�徱��(�ܳ�) “judgment” + -��ܲ� adjective suffix; judge, -ary

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The media, of course, was still “fake news” and the Democrats were still crazy leftists while the judiciary was incompetent and partisan.

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The guidance, which wasn’t binding, won wide support in the federal judiciary — except in the Northern District of Texas, home to the Amarillo, Fort Worth and Lubbock divisions.

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Many French commentators – and not only those who support Le Pen – have warned of grave consequences for democracy if the judiciary is seen as interfering in the choice of the country's leader.

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Our president is currently challenging the authority of the judiciary to fulfill its duty as a check on presidential power.

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President Trump is escalating his attacks on the federal judiciary by calling for the impeachment of a judge who has tried to block his deportations.

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