judiciary
/ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: judiciaries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.
Noun
Examples
Compared with most Latin American courts, on paper the Argentine judiciary is among the most insulated high courts in the region.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Judicial.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “judiciary” mean?
The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
Is “judiciary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.