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Synonyms of judiciary

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

Synonyms and similar words for judiciary

nounThe collective body of judges, justices, etc.

  • judicatureJudges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.
  • justiciaryThe judiciary: a collective term for the court system or the body of judges, justices etc.
  • the judicial branch
  • bench figurativelyThe people who decide on the verdict, collectively; the judiciary.
  • 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.

adjectiveJudicial.

  • judicatoryPertaining to judgement, or to passing a sentence.
  • juridicalPertaining to the law or rule of law, legal; judicial, related to the administration of justice (as to jurisprudence...
  • juridicialOf or pertaining to matters of law and justice or the office of a judge.
  • juridic rareJuridical.

Meaning of judiciary

  1. noun The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
  2. noun The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.
  3. adjective Judicial.

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Questions about synonyms of judiciary

What is another word for judiciary?
Judiciary has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as judicial, justiciary and judicature.
What does judiciary mean?
Judiciary means the collective body of judges, justices, etc.

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