judicial system

/dʒuˈdɪʃəl ˈsɪstəm/
/dʒuˈdɪʃəl ˈsɪstəm/
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Other forms: judicial systems

Definitions of judicial system
  1. noun
    the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
    synonyms: judicatory, judicature, judiciary
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    types:
    Federal Judiciary
    the judiciary of the United States which is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal laws
    type of:
    scheme, system
    a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
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