judiciary

noun

ju·​di·​cia·​ry jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce judiciary (audio) -ˈdi-shə-rē How to pronounce judiciary (audio)
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

Examples of judiciary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The disaffection reflects Netanyahu’s ill preparedness on October 7th but also his assault on the judiciary, which prompted several months of divisive demonstrations. Bernard Avishai, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2024 The judiciary must continue to serve as a check and balance to the executive and the legislature. Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 The pressure to change quickly Under parties of all stripes, Poland has seen a systematic weakening of institutional arbiters – such as the prosecutor’s office, the judiciary, and the media – over its 35-year history as a young democracy. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2024 Nemtsov’s killing seemed to accentuate a shift in the nature of Putin’s rule; the despot in the Kremlin could no longer satisfy himself with only fraudulent elections and a judiciary operating under his whims. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2024 In 2018, the judiciary raised an alarm about executive interference. Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2024 That points to the conclusion that this case, and others like it, aim to exploit the veer to the right seen throughout the federal judiciary generally and the Supreme Court in particular. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 In September 2023, for example, a junta ousted President Ali Bongo of Gabon—whose family had ruled the country for 55 years with France’s support, hollowing out democratic institutions such as elections, parliament, the judiciary, and news media that help form a buffer against military coups. Joseph Sany, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2024 Experts on the independence of the judiciary have long argued for appointments rather than direct elections. Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

judiciary, adjective, from Latin judiciarius judicial, from judicium

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of judiciary was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judiciary. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

judiciary

noun
ju·​di·​cia·​ry ju̇-ˈdish-ē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce judiciary (audio) -ˈdish-ə-rē How to pronounce judiciary (audio)
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

Legal Definition

judiciary

noun
ju·​di·​cia·​ry ju̇-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē, -ˈdi-shə-rē How to pronounce judiciary (audio)
plural judiciaries
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 compare executive, legislature
judiciary adjective
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