judicatory

ju·di·ca·to·ry  (jd-k-tôr, -tr)

n. pl. ju·di·ca·to·ries

A law court or system of law courts; a judiciary.

adj.

Of or relating to the administration of justice.

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[Late Latin idictrium, from neuter of idictrius, judicial, from Latin idicre, to judge; see judge.]

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judicatory - the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government judicial system, judiciary, judicature authorities, government, regime - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" Federal Judiciary - the judiciary of the United States which is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal laws system, scheme - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"