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tuomiovalta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • judicature noun The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
  • jurisdiction noun The official authority to make legal decisions and judgments over a particular area, group of people, or type of case.

Senses

tuomiovalta is used for these senses in English:

  • judicature Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary. [from 16th c.]
  • judicial branch The branch of government which is concerned with the administration of justice through the interpretation of the law.
  • jurisdiction The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

judicature — full definition

  1. noun The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
  2. noun The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
  3. noun Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.

Related Finnish words