Judicature

/dʒˈuːdɪkətʃˌʊə/

/dʒˈuːdɪkətʃˌʊɹ/

Judicature

the act of meting out justice according to the law

the position of judge

synonyms : judgeship

the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

synonyms : judicatory

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

synonyms : court

Examples

1. "In unfolding the defects of the existing Confederation, the utility and necessity of a federal judicature have been clearly pointed out."