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 high court’s ruling also marks a win against court shopping by prosecutors, which has increasingly become a problem throughout the judiciary.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
For decades, the left was accustomed to getting its way, if not through legislative means then through the judiciary.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The system is praised by supporters as a way to keep politics out of the judiciary.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Both discussed their growing concerns about the safety of the judiciary.
—Alexandra Bacallao, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
For decades, the left was accustomed to getting its way, if not through legislative means then through the judiciary.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The system is praised by supporters as a way to keep politics out of the judiciary.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Both discussed their growing concerns about the safety of the judiciary.
—Alexandra Bacallao, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 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 trial at the Special Criminal Court, a tribunal created in 2015 to prosecute serious crimes committed during the country’s conflicts, centers on abuses at a prison and a military training center in Bossembélé, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) northwest of the capital, Bangui.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Reuters — The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia, which was for decades the dominant force in the game, after a ruling by the world’s top sports tribunal in favour of Ukraine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Jordan Teze had his hands on his head, while Johan Bakayoko, who was watching from the substitutes’ bench, was left speechless.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Its roster featured, as the announcers pointed out, players on its bench who would surely start for any other World Cup team, let alone Cape Verde.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The Patriots—joined by Kraft Sports and Entertainment and the New England Revolution—filed their complaint in a state trial court.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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Veterans Court treatment programs typically take about 18 months to complete and if a defendant does not successfully complete the treatment program, he or she can be sent back to the trial court or can plead to the charges, McMahon said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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