judiciary

judiciary (joo-dish-ee-er-ee or joo-dish-[schwa]-ree), n.

1. The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws and administering justice. Cf. EXECUTIVE(1); LEGISLATURE. [Cases: Judges

1. C.J.S. Judges §§ 2–7.]

2. A system of courts.

3. A body of judges. — Also termed (in sense 3) judicature. — judiciary, adj.

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资深译员玉晶，毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。