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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
But the protests were reignited in March, when Israel’s parliament passed a law remaking the country’s judiciary in what many see as part of Netanyahu’s plan to quash the convictions against him.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
This year that power struggle has been between President Donald Trump and the federal judiciary.
—Jacob Turcotte, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Lauren Peffer, who began serving on the bench in January after winning a judgeship in 2024, campaigned on a platform of restoring public confidence in the judiciary.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Last month, a federal judge blocked the administration’s order targeting WilmerHale, stating that the order’s punitive measures such as revoking security clearances and building access, violated constitutional protections and undermined the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
This year that power struggle has been between President Donald Trump and the federal judiciary.
—Jacob Turcotte, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Lauren Peffer, who began serving on the bench in January after winning a judgeship in 2024, campaigned on a platform of restoring public confidence in the judiciary.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Last month, a federal judge blocked the administration’s order targeting WilmerHale, stating that the order’s punitive measures such as revoking security clearances and building access, violated constitutional protections and undermined the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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The boutique invites modern luxury, featuring a sleek watch bar for personalized consultations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If convicted of racketeering, the government would also be able to seize all of Combs' assets, leaving him behind bars and powerless, Mears said.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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This would be lawless, since the United States has refused to join the tribunal, and Netanyahu is not accused of committing any crimes here.—
Eugene Kontorovich,
National Review,
3 July 2025
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The tribunal has so far issued three arrest warrants for Hasina, including charges of crimes against humanity linked to the July violence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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Elia also worked for the Seattle Mariners from 1993-97, 2001-02 and in 2008 as a hitting coach, bench coach and special assistant to the field manager.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The Nationals, who have appointed bench coach Miguel Cairo as interim manager, are not built to win now or next year.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In the end, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's issuance of the motion to compel, as well as its rejection of the motions to quash and for a protective order.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The trial court case was decided by U.S District Judge Charles R. Breyer, appointed by former President Bill Clinton.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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