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Synonyms of judicature

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Another word for judicature is judicial. Other synonyms of judicature are judiciary and judgeship.

Synonyms and similar words for judicature

nounThe administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.

  • judicatoryThe administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.

nounThe office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.

  • judgeshipThe office or status of a judge.
  • bench figurativelyThe people who decide on the verdict, collectively; the judiciary.
  • justiceshipThe office or dignity of a justice.
  • justiciary ScotlandA judgeship: a judge's jurisdiction, power, or office.

nounJudges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.

  • judiciaryThe collective body of judges, justices, etc.

nounMore synonyms

  • judicialThat branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.
  • judicial branchThe branch of government which is concerned with the administration of justice through the interpretation of the law.

Meaning of judicature

  1. noun The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
  2. noun The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
  3. noun Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.

Full definition of judicature

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Questions about synonyms of judicature

What is another word for judicature?
Judicature has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as judicial, judiciary and judgeship.
What does judicature mean?
Judicature means the administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.

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