judicature
judicature · judicatures
The administration of justice by judges and courtsThe administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
UK/ˈd͡ʒuːdɪkət͡ʃə/US/ˈd͡ʒuːdɪˌkeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
(countable, uncountable)The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
the position of judge
(countable, uncountable)Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Anglo-Norman judicature, Middle French judicature, and their source, post-classical LFrom Anglo-Norman judicature, Middle French judicature, and their source, post-classical Latin iudicatura (12th century), from the participle stem of classical Latin iūdicāre (“to judge”).
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Forms
plural: judicatures| Singular | judicature |
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Synonyms
13 synonymsClose in meaning
- the position of judge:judgeship
- the act of meting out justice according to the law:administration
- the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government:judiciaryjudicatoryjudicial system
- an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business:courttribunal
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable