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judicature

Judicature (noun) means the administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.

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

From Anglo-Norman judicature, Middle French judicature, and their source, post-classical Latin iudicatura (12th century), from the participle stem of classical Latin iūdicāre (“to judge”).

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What is the meaning of judicature?

"judicature" (noun) means the administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.

What are the different meanings of judicature?

"judicature" has 3 main meanings: 1. The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process; 2. The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction; 3. Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.

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