judicature

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːdɪkəˌtʃə, dʒʊˈdɪk-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the administration of justice.
  • (the judicature) judges collectively; the judiciary: the constitutional principle that the legislature is separate from the judicature

Derivatives

judicatory

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin judicatura, from Latin judicare 'to judge'