Definition of JUDICIARY

judiciary

Meanings

Plural: judiciaries

Noun

  • persons who administer justice
  • the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
  • The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
  • The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.

Adj

  • Judicial.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin iudiciarius, judiciarius.

Synonyms

bench, judicatory, judicature, judicial system, justiciary, the judicial branch

Scrabble Score: 22

judiciary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
judiciary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
judiciary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

judiciary is a valid Words With Friends word