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judicature Definition

ju·di·ca·ture (-kə c̸hər)

noun

  1. the administering of justice
  2. the position, functions, or legal power of a judge
  3. the extent of legal power of a judge or court of law; jurisdiction
  4. a court of law
  5. judges or courts of law collectively

Etymology: MFr < ML judicatura < L judicare: see judge,

judicature Law Definition

n

  1. The administration of justice via a court system.
  2. The judges serving in such a court system.
  3. The office and duties of a judge.