judicial system

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The system of law courts: The organized structure of courts responsible for interpreting and applying the law in the name of the state.
    • The branch of government administering justice: The judiciary; the governmental branch that resolves legal disputes, interprets laws, and administers justice, distinct from the legislative and executive branches.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • An independent judicial system is a cornerstone of democracy.
    • The case will proceed through the normal channels of the judicial system.
    • Reforms are needed to make the judicial system more efficient and accessible to all citizens.
Advanced Usage

  • "To navigate the judicial system": To find one's way through the complex procedures and institutions of the courts.

    • Without a lawyer, it is difficult for a layperson to navigate the judicial system.

  • "A backlog in the judicial system": A large number of cases awaiting trial or resolution, causing delays.

    • The pandemic created a significant backlog in the judicial system.
Variants and Related Words

  • Judiciary (n): Often used synonymously with "judicial system" to refer to the collective body of judges and courts.

    • The judiciary must remain free from political influence.

  • Judicial (adj): Pertaining to courts, judges, or the administration of justice.

    • They sought a judicial review of the administrative decision.
Synonyms
  • Court system: The network of courts.
  • Judicature: The administration of justice; a collective term for judges.
  • Legal system: (Note: This can be a broader term encompassing all laws and legal institutions, not just courts.)
Related Phrases

  • Judicial branch: One of the three branches of government, specifically the system of courts.

    • The judicial branch has the power of judicial review.

  • Wheel of justice: A metaphorical phrase sometimes associated with the slow but deliberate process of the judicial system.

Related Idioms
  • "The wheels of justice turn slowly": An idiom meaning that legal proceedings and the judicial system often take a long time to reach a conclusion.
    • We must be patient; the wheels of justice turn slowly.
Noun
  1. the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

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