judiciary
- 01 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The independence of the judiciary is a very important part of a fair society.”
In context“A robust and independent judiciary serves as a critical check on the powers of both the executive and legislative branches.”
UsageUsually preceded by the definite article 'the'.
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The government is planning to spend more money on the judiciary to speed up trials.”
In context“Reformers argue that the judiciary requires significant technological investment to handle the increasing volume of digital evidence in modern litigation.”
Synonymscourt systemlegal system - 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.relating to judges or the court system.
adj.pertaining to the administration of justice or the function of a judge.
Simple“He has many years of judiciary experience in the high court.”
In context“The committee reviewed the candidate's judiciary record to ensure there were no conflicts of interest before the appointment.”
UsageLess common than the synonym 'judicial' in modern usage.
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