1. The system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
   "The judicature system ensures the separation of powers in a democracy";
   - judiciary, judicatory, judicial system
    
2. The act of meting out justice according to the law
   "The court's judicature was praised for its fairness";
   - administration
    
3. The position or office of judge
   "The judicature was a culmination of her legal career";
   - judgeship
    
4. An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
   "The case was heard in federal judicature";
   - court, tribunal

Derived forms: judicatures

Type of: assembly, berth, justice, office, place, position, post, scheme, situation, system

Part of: authorities, government, regime

Encyclopedia: Judicature