judiciary
n. countablen. the branch of government that includes all the judges and courts in a country. It is the system responsible for explaining laws and deciding if someone has broken them.
n. the judicial branch of government, encompassing the system of courts and the collective body of judges. It functions as the primary mechanism for the interpretation and application of law.
The judiciary must remain independent from the president.
A strong and impartial judiciary is essential for protecting the rights of citizens against unfair government actions.
The constitutional separation of powers ensures that the judiciary can review legislative acts without fear of political retaliation from the executive branch.
Usually used with the definite article 'the'. In British English, it can take either a singular or plural verb when referring to the group of people.