Definitions for judicatureˈdʒu dɪˌkeɪ tʃər, -kəˌtʃʊər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ju•di•ca•tureˈdʒu dɪˌkeɪ tʃər, -kəˌtʃʊər(n.)
the administration of justice, as by judges or courts.
the office, function, or authority of a judge.
the jurisdiction of a judge or court.
a body of judges.
the power of administering justice.
Origin of judicature:
1520–30;< ML
Princeton's WordNet
court, tribunal, judicature(noun)
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
judiciary, judicature, judicatory, judicial system(noun)
the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
administration, judicature(noun)
the act of meting out justice according to the law
judgeship, judicature(noun)
the position of judge
Wiktionary
judicature(Noun)
The administration of justice by judges and courts.
judicature(Noun)
The position or status of a judge.
judicature(Noun)
The jurisdiction of a court.
judicature(Noun)
A court, or other assembly that conducts judicial business.
judicature(Noun)
A system of such courts.
Webster Dictionary
Judicature(noun)
the state or profession of those employed in the administration of justice; also, the dispensing or administration of justice
Judicature(noun)
a court of justice; a judicatory
Judicature(noun)
the right of judicial action; jurisdiction; extent jurisdiction of a judge or court
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