Word
judiciary
Phoneticsju·di·cia·ry
US/dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛɹi/
UK/dʒuːdˈɪʃəɹi/
Definitions
01the body of judges
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. all the judges of a country or region when thought of as a single group.
n. the collective body of judges and justices within a jurisdiction. Usually takes a singular verb.
“The independence of the judiciary is a very important part of a fair society.”
“A robust and independent judiciary serves as a critical check on the powers of both the executive and legislative branches.”
Usage
Usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.
02the court system
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. the system of courts of law in a country.
n. the judicial branch of government, including the administrative and clerical infrastructure of the courts.
“The government is planning to spend more money on the judiciary to speed up trials.”
“Reformers argue that the judiciary requires significant technological investment to handle the increasing volume of digital evidence in modern litigation.”
Synonyms
03relating to judges
C2 · Proficiency Law Formal · Technical
adj. relating to judges or the court system.
adj. pertaining to the administration of justice or the function of a judge.
“He has many years of judiciary experience in the high court.”
“The committee reviewed the candidate's judiciary record to ensure there were no conflicts of interest before the appointment.”
Usage
Less common than the synonym 'judicial' in modern usage.
Synonyms
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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