judiciary
UK: dʒuːˈdɪʃəri | US: dʒuːˈdɪʃieri
n. 1. The judicial branch of government; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
n. 2. Judges collectively; the body of judges in a country or legal system.
adj. Relating to courts, judges, or the administration of justice.
judiciary = judic<judge> + iary<relating to>
- judic (from Latin judex, meaning "judge" or "to judge")
- iary (a suffix derived from Latin -arius, indicating "relating to" or "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word judiciary traces back to Latin judicium (judgment) and judex (judge). The suffix -iary was adopted into English via Old French, signifying association or function. Over time, judiciary evolved to denote the collective system or body responsible for legal judgment, reflecting its Latin roots in justice and governance.
The judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law.
Reforms to the judiciary aim to improve transparency in legal proceedings.
She aspired to a career in the judiciary.
The independence of the judiciary is essential for democracy.
The judiciary reviewed the case with impartiality.