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judiciary

Pronunciation: /dʒʊˈdɪʃ(ə)ri/

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Definition of judiciary

noun (plural judiciaries)

(usually the judiciary)
  • the judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively: the independence of the judiciary judges were drawn from all the national judiciaries

Origin:

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

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