as in bar
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
Police investigations showed that the pair are suspected of displaying seditious items and selling publications with seditious content inside the shop, including materials inciting hatred against the city's government, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, the government said.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
In Bolivia, Sánchez said, many figures tied to that movement — including officials in the judiciary, security forces, bureaucracy and prosecutorial system — still control the real levers of power, even after Paz, then an opposition figure, won the presidency in late 2025.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Student Andrew Taramykin said the judiciary is a special place, with some 30,000 employees.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.
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Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
In Bolivia, Sánchez said, many figures tied to that movement — including officials in the judiciary, security forces, bureaucracy and prosecutorial system — still control the real levers of power, even after Paz, then an opposition figure, won the presidency in late 2025.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Student Andrew Taramykin said the judiciary is a special place, with some 30,000 employees.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.
—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciary
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.
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The South China Sea tribunal in 2016 in the Hague has ruled that China cannot legally occupy the shoal.
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The former Sweden youth international took her appeal to CAS after losing her initial claim at a FIFA tribunal.
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Surfaces, like mudroom benches and floors, should be durable to contend with heavy traffic.
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The exchange escalated quickly, with both benches and bullpens emptying.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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In 1996, a federal trial court in Mississippi invalidated Bible study classes taught in a rotation with music, physical education and library courses, plus another called A Biblical History of the Middle East.
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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