CEFR C1

judiciary

noun

Meaning

The system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law in a country.

Examples

The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
Critics argued that the government was attempting to exert too much influence over the judiciary.

Synonyms: court, legal system, bench, magistracy

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judiciary (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒuːˈdɪʃəri/

Definition

The system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law in a country.

Examples

The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
Critics argued that the government was attempting to exert too much influence over the judiciary.
A reform of the national judiciary was proposed to speed up the processing of criminal cases.

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