Definition of judiciary

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ju·di·ci·ar·y

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NOUN:
pl. ju·di·ci·ar·ies

The judicial branch of government.
1. A system of courts of law for the administration of justice.
2. The judges of these courts.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from Latin idicirius, of the courts, from idicium, judgment, from idex, idic-, judge ; see judge

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