judiciary
gb/d͡ʒudˈɪʃiˌɛɹi/ us/d͡ʒudˈɪʃiˌɛɹi/
C1
English
~ 6300
igazságszolgáltatás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
the judiciary of [a country/region]
An independent judiciary is essential for a healthy democracy.
Az egészséges demokráciához elengedhetetlen a független igazságszolgáltatás.
The reforms aim to make the judiciary more transparent and efficient.
A reformok célja, hogy átláthatóbbá és hatékonyabbá tegyék az igazságszolgáltatást.
Critics argue that the government is trying to influence the judiciary for political gain.
She has spent her entire career working within the federal judiciary.
The constitution carefully separates the powers of the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
Learner examples
The judiciary in this country is respected.
Ebben az országban tisztelik az igazságszolgáltatást.
People want a fair and independent judiciary.
Az emberek tisztességes és független igazságszolgáltatást akarnak.
The new law was tested in the judiciary.
He studies how the judiciary works in different countries.
The constitution gives power to the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "judiciary" (a noun meaning the system of courts and judges) with "judicial" (an adjective, as in "judicial decision" or "judicial system"). Another mistake is using it without a determiner in contexts where English usually needs one; we normally say "the judiciary" when talking about the institution in a specific country.
Meaning
system of courts and judges
Collocations
independent judiciary
|the federal judiciary
|the judiciary
|judiciary committee
|judiciary branch
Synonyms
judicial system (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more common in general explanations of how law works.)
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court system (Focuses more on the courts themselves rather than the judges as people.)
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the bench (More legal and formal; usually refers specifically to judges as a professional group.)
Antonyms
legislature (The law‑making branch of government, contrasted with the judiciary, which interprets and applies the law.)
Themes
law
|politics
|government
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All the courts and judges in a country or area that decide what the law means and how to use it.
The branch of government consisting of courts and judges, responsible for interpreting and applying the law in a country or region.
Grammar
Dictionary form
judiciary
IPA
GB/d͡ʒudˈɪʃiˌɛɹi/
US/d͡ʒudˈɪʃiˌɛɹi/
Syllables & stress
ju - di - ciary (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: judiciary
- Plural: judiciaries
Word family
Forms
judiciaries
noun
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Expressions
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