Judiciary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē/ ju·di·cia·ry

Meaning & Definition of Judiciary

Judiciary (noun)

  1. a system of courts of law
  2. the judges of these courts
  3. a branch of government in which judicial power is vested

Judiciary (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: judicatory, judicature, bar, bench, forum, tribunal, civil court, criminal court, trial court, high court, supreme court, court-martial, drumhead court-martial, inquisition, kangaroo court

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Judiciary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Judiciary:

judicatory, judicature, bar, bench, forum, tribunal, civil court, criminal court, trial court, high court, supreme court, court-martial, drumhead court-martial, inquisition, kangaroo court

Word Forms of Judiciary

Derived words: judiciary (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Judiciary

probably noun derivative of judiciary, adjective, "judicial," going back to Middle English judiciari, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French judiciaire, borrowed from Latin jūdiciārius "of the law courts," from jūdicium "legal proceedings, court" + -ārius -ary:2 judicial

First known use: 1623

Frequently Asked Questions about Judiciary

What does "Judiciary" mean?

"Judiciary" means a system of courts of law. As a noun, it is defined as: a system of courts of law.

What is another word for "Judiciary"?

Other words for "Judiciary" include judicatory, judicature, bar, bench, forum, tribunal, civil court and criminal court. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Judiciary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Judiciary"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Judiciary". Common alternatives include judicatory, judicature, bar, bench, forum, tribunal, civil court, criminal court, trial court and high court.

How do you use "Judiciary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Judiciary" in a sentence: "the federal judiciary".

Is "Judiciary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Judiciary" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Judiciary"?

"Judiciary" is pronounced /jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē/ and divided into syllables as ju·di·cia·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Judiciary"?

"Judiciary" comes from probably noun derivative of judiciary, adjective, "judicial," going back to Middle English judiciari, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French judiciaire, borrowed from Latin jūdiciārius "of the law courts," from jūdicium "legal proceedings, court" + -ārius -ary:2 judicial. First known use: 1623.

What is another word for "Judiciary" meaning "the courts of law and judges in a country, state, etc.; the branch of government that includes courts of law and judges"?

When "Judiciary" (noun) means the courts of law and judges in a country, state, etc.; the branch of government that includes courts of law and judges, synonyms include judicatory, judicature, bar, bench, forum and tribunal.