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judiciary

Syllabification: (ju·di·ci·ar·y)
Pronunciation: /jo͞oˈdiSHēˌerē, -ˈdiSHərē/
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Definition of judiciary

noun (plural judiciaries)

(usually the judiciary)
  • the judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin judiciarius, from judicium 'judgment'

See judicial (usage).

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