judicature

Meanings

Plural: judicatures

Noun

• an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
• the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
• the act of meting out justice according to the law
• the position of judge
• The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
• The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
• Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.

Synonyms

administration, court, judgeship, judicatory, judicial system, judiciary, tribunal