judicature
nounAdministration of justice.
nounThe position, function, or authority of a judge.
nounThe jurisdiction of a law court or judge.
nounA court or system of courts of law.
nounThe power of administering justice by legal trial and determination; judicial authority.
nounA court of justice; a judicatory.
nounLegality; lawfulness, as constituted by statute or enactment.
nounExtent of jurisdiction of a judge or court.
nounThe state or profession of those employed in the administration of justice; also, the dispensing or administration of justice.
nounA court of justice; a judicatory.