Noun: judiciary joo'di-shee,e-ree [N. Amer], joo'di-shu-ree [Brit]
- The system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
"The judiciary remains independent from political influence";
- judicature, judicatory, judicial system
- Persons who administer justice
"The judiciary must remain independent from political influence";
- bench
Derived forms: judiciaries
Type of: admin [informal], administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation [Brit], organization, scheme, system
Part of: authorities, government, regime
Encyclopedia: Judiciary