1. the administration of justice; the judicial system
Usage: formal
2. the office or function of a judge
Usage: formal
3. a court of justice or its jurisdiction
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The reform aimed to improve the efficiency of the judicature.
• She was appointed to the judicature after years of legal practice.
• The case fell under the judicature of the federal court.
• The judicature must remain independent from political influence.
• He studied the structure of the American judicature in law school.
• The judicature handles both civil and criminal matters.
• Corruption in the judicature undermines public trust in the legal system.