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Noun: judicatory  'joo-di-ku,to-ree [N. Amer], 'joo-di-ku-t(u-)ree or joo'di-ku-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. The system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
    "The judicatory system ensures the separation of powers in a democracy";
    - judiciary, judicature, judicial system

Derived forms: judicatories

Type of: scheme, system

Part of: authorities, government, regime

Encyclopedia: Judicatory