judicature (n.)

  1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

    [ Syn: court , tribunal ]

  2. the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

    [ Syn: judiciary , judicatory , judicial system ]

  3. the act of meting out justice according to the law

    [ Syn: administration ]

  4. the position of judge

    [ Syn: judgeship ]

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