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
In her resignation letter, Hagen denied wrongdoing but said the controversy surrounding her personal life and recent divorce had become too damaging for her family and for the judiciary’s ability to function independently.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Why the center holds Ensuring that the security framework is fit for purpose also means keeping a lid on domestic opposition amid the war—a job that now falls to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of the country’s judiciary.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The president has launched verbal attacks on the judiciary after rulings impeding his agenda.
—Andrew Chung, USA Today, 7 May 2026
This unified structure will connect sheriffs and police directly to a centralized IT and administrative hub, eliminating the massive bureaucratic bloat of our current county-by-county system and turning the judiciary into a streamlined, income-generating asset for the state.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Why the center holds Ensuring that the security framework is fit for purpose also means keeping a lid on domestic opposition amid the war—a job that now falls to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of the country’s judiciary.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The president has launched verbal attacks on the judiciary after rulings impeding his agenda.
—Andrew Chung, USA Today, 7 May 2026
This unified structure will connect sheriffs and police directly to a centralized IT and administrative hub, eliminating the massive bureaucratic bloat of our current county-by-county system and turning the judiciary into a streamlined, income-generating asset for the state.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 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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In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Senate was preparing to convene into a tribunal to try the vice president.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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As the players headed to their benches and the officials took their customary walks to the scorer’s table for the time out, Atkinson scrunched his face, stuck out his hands, and mockingly clapped toward Blair — who ignored the obvious taunt.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Fifteen years in the making, Diamond arrives in Cannes with a deep bench of recognizable names and a classic genre appeal that should boost its sales chances.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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But the Helms-Burton law does not state those citizenship requirements, and the trial court’s decision was overturned in an appeals court.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The state had filed a motion to join the two cases for a single trial, which the trial court granted on the grounds the evidence in each case would be cross admissible, the high court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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