judiciary

• Substantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Gerichte bezeichnet, die Recht sprechen und die dritte Gewalt (Judikative) bilden, sowie die Gesamtheit der dort tätigen Richter und sonstigen Rechtspflegeorgane.

A noun referring to the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government, as well as the persons who administer justice within that system.

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1. Persons who administer justiceB2formal

   The body of judges and magistrates who collectively administer justice within a legal system.

   Personen, die Recht sprechen

   • The judiciary is responsible for interpreting the law.
   • Members of the judiciary must remain impartial.
   • The country's judiciary is known for its independence.

   Synonymebenchjudicaturejudicial systemmagistracy

2. System of law courtsB2formal

   The branch of government consisting of the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

   Judikative

   • The judiciary is one of the three branches of government.
   • Reforms to the judiciary are being debated in parliament.
   • The judiciary ensures that laws are applied fairly.

   Synonymebenchjudicaturejudicial branchjudicial system