judiciary

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

noun

, plural ju·di·ci·ar·ies.

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

adjective

1. pertaining to the judicial branch or system or to judges.

judiciary

/ -ˈdɪʃərɪ; dʒuːˈdɪʃɪərɪ /

adjective

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

noun

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

Other Words From

• ju·dici·ari·ly adverb
• subju·dici·ary adjective noun plural subjudiciaries

Word History and Origins

Origin of judiciary¹

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

Example Sentences

But the relationship cooled in the final months of his presidency as the ambassador assailed plans to overhaul the judiciary that critics saw as a ruling-party power play.

From Los Angeles Times

One lawmaker who said he “absolutely” wants to see the House report was Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a high-ranking Republican member of the Judiciary Committee who ran against Thune for majority leader.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am calling on the House Ethics Committee to preserve and share their report and all relevant documentation on Mr. Gaetz with the Senate Judiciary Committee,” Durbin wrote.

From Salon

They also face a more limited landscape of legal options, as the judiciary is more conservative because of judges Trump appointed in his first term.

From Los Angeles Times

Retired high court judge Anjana Prakash told HW news that his comment was “dramatic, filmy and laughable and it had brought down the level of judiciary”.

From BBC