judicial branch

noun

plural judicial branches

: the branch of government that is charged with trying (see try entry 1 sense 3) all cases that involve the government and with the interpretation and administration of laws and determination of rights within its jurisdiction : judiciary compare executive branch, legislative branch

Examples of judicial branch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The administration has also fired federal workers, imposed a historic increase in tariffs, and started the war in Iran without going through Congress, putting the burden on the judicial branch to determine the limits of presidential power. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

At the same time, Blanche must try to stabilize a workforce shaken by an exodus of experienced lawyers and an erosion of trust in the judicial branch. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

As a check on that judicial branch power, Congress has the power to seek constitutional amendments, which must be ratified by the states. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

As a result, about 3 million civil cases have taken place without any kind of official record being made over the past three years alone, the state’s judicial branch said on its website. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for judicial branch

• avalanche
• blanch
• cranch
• manche
• ranch
• stanch
• tranche