judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
jü-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē 
-ˈdi-shə-rē
-ˈdi-shə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
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In social media posts, Musk smeared the judge and became an outspoken critic of Delaware’s judiciary, moving the site of incorporation for Tesla and his other companies out of the state while encouraging others to follow suit.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
However, the legal challenges already emerging suggest that the judiciary will play a crucial role in determining the validity and implementation of these orders.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Sullivan, who chairs the committee on judicial security, said the protection of judges and federal courthouses around the country is a top priority for the judiciary and recent cuts to the U.S. Marshals Service's budget is a concern.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: Bolick noted that an independent judiciary has historically allowed Republicans to stop Democratic presidents from overreach.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
However, the legal challenges already emerging suggest that the judiciary will play a crucial role in determining the validity and implementation of these orders.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Sullivan, who chairs the committee on judicial security, said the protection of judges and federal courthouses around the country is a top priority for the judiciary and recent cuts to the U.S. Marshals Service's budget is a concern.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: Bolick noted that an independent judiciary has historically allowed Republicans to stop Democratic presidents from overreach.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Judiciary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judiciary. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdish-ē-ˌer-ē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
-ˈdish-ə-rē
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested
judiciary
adjective
Legal Definition
judiciary
noun
ju·di·cia·ry
ju̇-ˈdi-shē-ˌer-ē, -ˈdi-shə-rē
plural judiciaries
1
a
: a system of courts of law
b
: the judges of these courts
2
: a branch of government in which judicial power is vested compare executive, legislature
judiciary
adjective
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