judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē 
-ˈdi-shə-rē
-ˈdi-shə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
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Third, maintaining public confidence in the judiciary depends on transparency, consistency, and respectful courtroom conduct.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
So, yes, the judiciary can be a bulwark against improvident prosecutions.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The government insists the judiciary acts independently.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Rather than rely on the police and the judiciary system, the state can resort to military action and legitimize international intervention.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
So, yes, the judiciary can be a bulwark against improvident prosecutions.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The government insists the judiciary acts independently.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Rather than rely on the police and the judiciary system, the state can resort to military action and legitimize international intervention.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for judiciary
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judiciary. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdish-ē-ˌer-ē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
Legal Definition
judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē, -ˈdi-shə-rē
plural judiciaries
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested compare executive, legislature
judiciary
adjective
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