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.

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Example sentence

The independence of the judiciary is essential to a fair and just society.

Synonyms & related words

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