judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē 
-ˈdi-shə-rē
-ˈdi-shə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
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Today, the principle that the judiciary interprets the Constitution and the laws is firmly rooted.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the judiciary has been the main check on his authority.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Framing judges as enemies of democracy or as obstacles to the people’s will departs sharply from the traditional view – held across political lines – that the judiciary is an essential, nonpartisan part of the American constitutional system.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
One big part of the budget deal that got some pushback was the closure of the aging Stillwater state prison, though the House and Senate approved that change in a judiciary and public safety budget bill over the weekend.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the judiciary has been the main check on his authority.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Framing judges as enemies of democracy or as obstacles to the people’s will departs sharply from the traditional view – held across political lines – that the judiciary is an essential, nonpartisan part of the American constitutional system.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
One big part of the budget deal that got some pushback was the closure of the aging Stillwater state prison, though the House and Senate approved that change in a judiciary and public safety budget bill over the weekend.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judiciary. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdish-ē-ˌer-ē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
Legal Definition
judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē, -ˈdi-shə-rē
plural judiciaries
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested compare executive, legislature
judiciary
adjective
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