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Synonyms for judiciary


Grammar : Noun
Spell : joo-dish-ee-er-ee, -dish-uh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : dʒuˈdɪʃ iˌɛr i, -ˈdɪʃ ə ri



Définition of judiciary

Origin :
  • "relating to courts," early 15c., from Latin iudiciarius "of or belonging to a court of justice," from iudicium "judgment," from iudicem (see judge (v.)). The noun meaning "a body of judges, judges collectively" is from 1802 (judicature was used in this sense from 1590s).
  • noun judges
Example sentences :
  • It is strange to what extent the pass often debased the judiciary.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • It was referred to the Judiciary Committee, but met with general disfavor.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • In the Senate the bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee as usual.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • In every instance save one these have been referred to the Judiciary Committees.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • Separation of public authorities into legislative, executive and judiciary.
  • Extract from : « Bulgaria » by Frank Fox
  • We do not know who invented this judiciary process, but it must belong to antiquity.
  • Extract from : « An Eagle Flight » by Jos Rizal
  • Well—well, what's the matter with the judiciary this morning?
  • Extract from : « In Our Town » by William Allen White
  • He was made chairman of the Judiciary Committee by his political opponents.
  • Extract from : « Robert Toombs » by Pleasant A. Stovall
  • Either to accept a seat in the Council, or in the judiciary department.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Jefferson » by Thomas Jefferson
  • I like the organization of the government into legislative, judiciary and executive.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Jefferson » by Thomas Jefferson

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