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
Public confidence in the judiciary depends on judges who make decisions based strictly on the facts and the law, free from political pressure.
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Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
That is why when Flavio Bolsonaro gets elected in October and changes the political scenario, this will also change the scenario inside the judiciary of Brazil.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
State Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg, known for her outspoken questioning of lawyers, is stepping down after 35 years in the judiciary.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
The government insists the judiciary acts independently.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
That is why when Flavio Bolsonaro gets elected in October and changes the political scenario, this will also change the scenario inside the judiciary of Brazil.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
State Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg, known for her outspoken questioning of lawyers, is stepping down after 35 years in the judiciary.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
The government insists the judiciary acts independently.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Colin Gray has remained behind bars since his arrest a day after the shooting.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 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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When Liverpool signed teenager Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea, the fee for the winger went to a tribunal.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Republican parties have already appealed the decision to the state’s Appellate Division and also directly to the state’s highest tribunal, the Court of Appeals in Albany.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then the players are seen quickly getting off the ice and benches, and heading out amid the shooting chaos.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Members use Woodway 4Front treadmills, and BeaverFit benches equipped with dumbbells, slam balls and resistance bands.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The administration has signaled its intent to continue appealing unfavorable trial court decisions, with legal experts noting that key provisions of administration executive orders had faced receptive audiences in higher courts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ruling reversed a magistrate judge, trial court and the California Court of Appeal, which had all agreed that the loose marijuana fit into the open container violation and gave police cause to search a vehicle, according to CalMatters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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