judiciaries

plural of judiciary
as in tribunals
the courts of law and judges in a country, state, etc.; the branch of government that includes courts of law and judges the federal judiciary

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Recent Examples of judiciaries Historians have devoted enormous attention to the collapse of the royal courts, the creation of state judiciaries, the drafting of new constitutions, and the construction of the legal institutions of the new republic. Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 They were also meant to help enable independent and corruption-free judiciaries in many countries, including Venezuela. Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • Lawmakers are prohibited by the state Constitution from being paid representatives for individuals or entities before state agencies other than judicial tribunals.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • In 1996, the United Nations selected her as chief prosecutor of the international criminal tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.
    Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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  • Across the country, rooftop bars are extending their hours, restaurants are debuting fresh menu offerings and final calls at happy hours become the soundtrack for the night, marking the final weeks of summer.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For many, the Salted Nut Roll and Nut Goodie bars carried memories that lasted long after the wrapper was gone.
    Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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“Judiciaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciaries. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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