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judicatory

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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.

[Late Latin idictrium, from neuter of idictrius, judicial, from Latin idicre, to judge; see judge.]
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Noun1.judicatory - the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
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"

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Meetings were arranged with influential pastors, judicatory executives and anyone else with the ability to influence church and public opinion.
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