judicatory

noun

Definition of judicatorynext
as in judicature

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  1. judicature
  2. judiciary
  3. tribunal
  4. criminal court
  5. court
Noun
  • In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Definition of judicature
Noun
  • Cindy Stormer, a Democratic judiciary candidate, highlighted about a dozen of the Tarrant County inmate deaths.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • The judiciary did not disclose where the executions were carried out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of judiciary
Noun
  • Alejandro Ramelli, president of the tribunal, told The Associated Press that closing was contingent on the SJP continuing its work — otherwise, Colombia would be in breach of its obligations to the world court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • The move marks the first time that CARICOM as a bloc has sought the opinion of the CCJ since the tribunal was established in 2001 and began operation four years later.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of tribunal
Noun
  • The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Definition of criminal court
Noun
  • The incident led to criminal charges against the officer that are now working through the courts.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • He was twice suspended by the NBA for brandishing a gun on social media, once suspended by Memphis for his on-court behavior, and forever cemented as a problem.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of court
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