judiciary
noun/dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛri/
Frequency rank: #5,013 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice through courts.
Example sentence
The independence of the judiciary is essential to a fair and just society.
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