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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
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Recent Examples of judiciary
Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the judiciary’s spokesperson confirmed Saedinia’s arrest, and that his properties were ordered seized by the Iranian regime.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Speaking on Sunday, Iranian judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei made comments suggesting harsh prison sentences awaited many.
—CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Bailey argued that the judiciary should be wary of interfering with the military's personnel decisions.
—Jan Wolfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the judiciary’s spokesperson confirmed Saedinia’s arrest, and that his properties were ordered seized by the Iranian regime.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Speaking on Sunday, Iranian judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei made comments suggesting harsh prison sentences awaited many.
—CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Bailey argued that the judiciary should be wary of interfering with the military's personnel decisions.
—Jan Wolfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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Those colleagues were jailed too, receiving sentences ranging from 6 years, 9 months to 10 years behind bars.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Given his age, the prison term still could keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
6 May 2021
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When Liverpool signed teenager Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea, the fee for the winger went to a tribunal.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Republican parties have already appealed the decision to the state’s Appellate Division and also directly to the state’s highest tribunal, the Court of Appeals in Albany.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then, with many on the court at this point, Stewart came rushing off the Pistons’ bench to confront Bridges, throwing a punch as their altercation became the focal point of the madness on the hardwood.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those seats were behind Seattle's bench in prime viewing territory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The administration has signaled its intent to continue appealing unfavorable trial court decisions, with legal experts noting that key provisions of administration executive orders had faced receptive audiences in higher courts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ruling reversed a magistrate judge, trial court and the California Court of Appeal, which had all agreed that the loose marijuana fit into the open container violation and gave police cause to search a vehicle, according to CalMatters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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