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
  • The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, while posturing as the guardian of a democratic transition, governed through massacres and military tribunals.
    — Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Any matters requiring legal enforcement are referred directly to the Texas judicial system, said the tribunal, which likened its work to the services provided by Jewish Beth Din courts and Catholic ecclesiastical tribunals.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • The spread features Reese's, KitKats, and Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars among its chocolate offerings, as well as plenty of marshmallows and graham crackers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • More news Record-breaking king tides have flooded beachside bars and restaurants, from Redondo Beach to Long Beach.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Judiciaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciaries. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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