judicature

[ joo-di-key-cher, -kuh-choor ]

noun

1. the administration of justice, as by judges or courts.
2. the office, function, or authority of a judge.
3. the jurisdiction of a judge or court.
4. a body of judges.
5. the power of administering justice by legal trial and determination.

judicature

/ ˈdʒuːdɪkətʃə /

noun

1. the administration of justice
2. the office, function, or power of a judge
3. the extent of authority of a court or judge
4. a body of judges or persons exercising judicial authority; judiciary
5. a court of justice or such courts collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of judicature¹

1520–30; < Medieval Latin jūdicātūra, equivalent to Latin jūdic- ( judge ) + -āt ( us ) -ate ¹ + -ūra -ure

Example Sentences

But his decision this year to introduce three bills - the constitution amendment bill, judicature bill, and the lands and titles bill - have coalesced previously disparate political forces against him.

From The Guardian

It is governed by a general assembly or “synod” of deputies from the principal judicatures, sitting once a year.

From Project Gutenberg

You are the highest judicature in the realm.

From Project Gutenberg

Legislation, judicature, and executive are something completely formal, empty, and contentless....

From Project Gutenberg

We have a great, popular, constitutional government, guarded by law and by judicature, and defended by the whole affections of the people.

From Project Gutenberg

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