"relating to courts," early 15c., from Latin iudiciarius "of or belonging to a court of justice," from iudicium "judgment, court of justice," from iudicem "a judge&q [..]

The branch of government with the power to resolve legal conflicts that arise between citizens, between citizens and governments, or between levels of government.

n. That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice.

pl: -ries 1 a : a system of courts of law b : the judges of these courts 2 : a branch of government in which judicial power is vested compare executive, legislature judiciary adj

The branch of government which interprets and enforces laws. The judiciary is composed of the courts, the judges and chief justices and protects the right of citizens from both the government and fellow citizens.

  The judiciary is the collective term for courts and judges; the judicial branch of government. See also executive; legislature.

the systems of courts of justice and the personnel, such as judges, who are involved in making judgements

The collective name for the courts and judges and magistrates who apply the laws of the community and resolve legal disputes.

The main function of the Judiciary (or Judges) is the adjudication of cases to fairly determine guilt or innocence and the proper sentencing of those found guilty.

All judges, when they are sworn in, must take two oaths/affirmations.

(usually,_|uncountable) A collective term for the body of judges, justices, &c. (usually,_|uncountable) A collective term for the court system, inclusive of clerical staff &c.

The Māori Land Court Judges.