judiciary

noun

Definition of judiciarynext
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 independent judiciary that America enjoys is rare in the history of mankind and among all nations of the earth even at present. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 For example, today, Americans might believe that the demands of racial equity or of evangelical Christianity are so pressing that executive power would be justified in ignoring the legislature or the judiciary to serve them. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 That is why the left and their activist proxies on the judiciary are resisting it so vigorously. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Neither the President, members of the judiciary nor the Senate were elected by direct popular vote. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for judiciary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
  1. bar
  2. judicature
  3. tribunal
  4. bench
  5. trial court
Noun
  • Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of bar
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  • In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Definition of judicature
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  • Alejandro Ramelli, president of the tribunal, told The Associated Press that closing was contingent on the SJP continuing its work — otherwise, Colombia would be in breach of its obligations to the world court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • The move marks the first time that CARICOM as a bloc has sought the opinion of the CCJ since the tribunal was established in 2001 and began operation four years later.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of tribunal
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  • Herro, Jaquez and Ware sat courtside across from the Bucks’ bench, and Jakucionis made his summer league debut for the Bucks after spending time with the Lithuanian national team.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • The Lightcamp kit appears to be designed specifically for the two-row five-seat PV5 Passenger, storing behind the second-row bench.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of bench
Noun
  • The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In 1996, a federal trial court in Mississippi invalidated Bible study classes taught in a rotation with music, physical education and library courses, plus another called A Biblical History of the Middle East.
    — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Definition of trial court

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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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