Judicature Definition

jo͝odĭ-kə-cho͝or
noun
The administering of justice.
Webster's New World
The position, functions, or legal power of a judge.
Webster's New World
The extent of legal power of a judge or court of law; jurisdiction.
Webster's New World
Judges or courts of law collectively.
Webster's New World
A court of law.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Judicature

Noun

Singular:
judicature
Plural:
judicatures

Origin of Judicature

  • Medieval Latin iūdicātūra from feminine future participle of Latin iūdicāre to judge judge

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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