ju·di·ca·ture
| \ ˈjü-di-kə-ˌchu̇r
, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r \
, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r \
Definition of judicature
1
: the action of judging : the administration of justice
2
: a court of justice
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“Judicature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judicature. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of judicature was circa 1530
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