judiciary

Borrowed from Latin iudiciarius, judiciarius.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃɪɛɹi/

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judiciary (plural judiciaries)

1. The collective body of judges, justices, etc.

   Synonyms: judicature, justiciary, the judicial branch; see also Thesaurus:judicature

3. The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.

judiciary (not comparable)

1. Judicial.

   Synonyms: justiciary; see also Thesaurus:judicial

• judiciarily
• judiciary astrology