judicature

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
  2. noun the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
  3. noun the act of meting out justice according to the law

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman judicature, Middle French judicature, and their source, post-classical Latin iudicatura (12th century), from the participle stem of classical Latin iūdicāre (“to judge”).

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Synonyms

court, tribunal

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