judiciary

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the government concerned with the administration of justice.

  - "The judiciary branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law."
  - "The Supreme Court is a part of the judiciary."

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Synonyms

judicature , judicial branch , justiciary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with judiciary
jurisdictory , histrionic

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Variants

List of all variants of judiciary that leads to same result
judiciaries , judiciary

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Etymology

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From Latin ius (law) and dicare (to speak, to judge).

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Trivia

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1. The judiciary is the only branch of government mentioned in the United States Constitution.

2. The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'judiciary' in English was in 1420.

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Related Concepts

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1. Judicial System: The institutions and processes involved in the administration of justice.

2. Judges: Individuals appointed to make decisions in legal disputes based on the law and evidence presented in court.

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Culture

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The judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and protecting individual rights. In many democratic societies, the judiciary is considered an essential check on the power of the executive and legislative branches.

How to Memorize "judiciary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gavel, which is a symbol of the power of the judiciary.
   - Visualize a courthouse and the various rooms where trials take place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'judiciary' with 'justice' and 'law'.
   - Think of judges and courts when you hear the word 'judiciary'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Justice Judges Decide' to remember the meaning of 'judiciary'.
   - Create a mental image of a judge's gavel to help remember the word.

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