as in bar
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 judiciary
The referendum centers on long debated reforms aimed at reshaping the structure of Italy’s judiciary.
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ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The governor’s office, Legislature and judiciary are largely exempt from public records requirements – leaving significant portions of the state government shielded from public scrutiny.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Israel denied responsibility for hitting Natanz on Saturday while the Iranian judiciary’s official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage.
—Alon Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The Iranian judiciary’s official news agency, Mizan, reported that there was no leakage following the strike on its Natanz nuclear facility.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The governor’s office, Legislature and judiciary are largely exempt from public records requirements – leaving significant portions of the state government shielded from public scrutiny.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Israel denied responsibility for hitting Natanz on Saturday while the Iranian judiciary’s official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage.
—Alon Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The Iranian judiciary’s official news agency, Mizan, reported that there was no leakage following the strike on its Natanz nuclear facility.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dandelion, the property’s restaurant and bar, is inspired by cozy aprés-ski bars, its hearth and warm corners designed to offer shelter and retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
6 May 2021
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of dollars in restitution to the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The tribunal convicted eight other defendants of embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and other charges and imposed tens of millions of euros (dollars) in restitution to the Holy See.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Smith had been a fixture in the Heat’s bench rotation, playing in 67 of the Heat’s first 71 games.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The museum is fully accessible to all persons and there are benches throughout the galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In July, an appellate court sent the case back to the trial court.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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But introducing the technology in Los Angeles County Superior Court — one of the country’s largest and busiest trial court systems — could spur other courts to consider adopting their own use of AI.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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