judicature
noun
ju·di·ca·ture ˈjü-di-kə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
1
: the action of judging : the administration of justice
2
: a court of justice
3
: judiciary sense 1
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations. 
Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Lutz Finger, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Medieval Latin judicatura, from Latin judicatus, past participle of judicare
First Known Use
circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
judicatures
noun
as in criminal courts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- criminal courts
- judicatories
- high courts
- judiciaries
- supreme courts
- tribunals
- benches
- courts
- kangaroo courts
- forums
- fora
- drumhead court-martials
- bars
- court-martials
- inquisitions
- courts-martial