judicature

• Substantif désignant le système des tribunaux et des juges qui rendent la justice, ou l'acte de rendre la justice conformément à la loi.

A noun referring to the system of law courts and judges that administer justice, or the act of meting out justice according to the law.

indénombrable

1. Judicial AssemblyC1formallegal

   A group of judges or a court gathered to conduct legal business and make decisions.

   Tribunal siégeant

   • The judicature convened early to hear the high-profile case.
   • Members of the judicature deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
   • A special judicature was assembled to review the constitutional challenge.
   • The presiding judge called the judicature to order.

   Synonymesbenchcourtpaneltribunal

2. Court SystemC1formallegal

   The entire system of law courts that administers justice and forms the judicial branch of government.

   Système judiciaire

   • The judicature of the country is independent from the executive branch.
   • Reforms to the judicature aim to improve access to justice.
   • The judicature includes trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme court.
   • Every citizen has the right to seek redress through the judicature.

   Synonymesbenchjudicatoryjudicial systemjudiciary

3. Administration of JusticeC1formallegal

   The act of dispensing justice according to the law, including legal proceedings and sentencing.

   Administration de la justice

   • The judicature of this case was swift and fair.
   • His entire career was dedicated to the proper judicature of the law.
   • The principles of judicature require impartiality and transparency.
   • The judicature of criminal matters must follow strict procedural rules.

   Synonymesadjudicationjudicatory

4. JudgeshipC1formallegal

   The position, office, or role of a judge.

   Judicature (fonction de juge)

   • After years of practice, he was appointed to the judicature.
   • She aspired to reach the highest judicature in the land.
   • The responsibilities of judicature require deep knowledge of law.
   • He retired from the judicature after three decades of service.

   Synonymesjudgeship