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English
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”).
Pronunciation
Noun
judicature (countable and uncountable, plural judicatures)
- The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
- The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
- Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.
1790, Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France, Oxford, published 2009, page 207:Such an independent judicature was ten time more necessary when a democracy became the absolute power of the country.
Synonyms
Translations
administration of justice
position or status of a judge
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French
Etymology
From Latin judicatūra.
Pronunciation
Noun
judicature f (plural judicatures)
- court of justice
- act of judging
References
Latin
Participle
jūdicātūre
- vocative masculine singular of jūdicātūrus