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Judiciary
The Judiciary (pronounced juːˈdɪʃəri) is one of the three branches of government, the others being the Executive and the Legislature. The Judiciary is responsible for interpreting the laws and constitution, and for ensuring that the other branches of government act within the law.
Etymology
The term "Judiciary" is derived from the Latin word "judicium", which means "judgment". It was first used in English in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Judge: A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- Court: A tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.
- Law: The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
- Justice: The quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness.
- Constitution: A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
- Legislation: Laws, considered collectively.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Judiciary
- Wikipedia's article - Judiciary
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