judiciary

ju·di·cia·ry

noun \jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē, -ˈdi-shə-rē\

Definition of JUDICIARY

1

a : a system of courts of law b : the judges of these courts

2

: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested

— judiciary adjective

Origin of JUDICIARY

judiciary, adjective, from Latin judiciarius judicial, from judicium

First Known Use: 1787

Rhymes with JUDICIARY

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