judiciaries

Definition of judiciariesnext
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

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of judiciaries They were also meant to help enable independent and corruption-free judiciaries in many countries, including Venezuela. Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciaries
Noun
  • But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The position will also represent the department in front of administrative tribunals such as the State Personnel Board and the California Department of Human Resources as well as assist the attorney general’s office on civil litigation matters.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The suspect in the case, if caught, is facing misdemeanor charges, which could result in up to 120 days behind bars and a $750 fine.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Coachella took it easy on festival goers by placing two bars across the way from each other in Street Food Alley.
    Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Judiciaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciaries. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on judiciaries

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster