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judicial system - the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

judicatory, judicature, judiciary

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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According to Diamond, for instance, horizontal accountability institutions include anti-corruption laws, anti-corruption bodies, an independent and effective judicial system and a strong parliament, while vertical accountability institutions encompass civil society organizations and the international community.

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This is a good and necessary correction, one that reaffirms the country's sense of the judicial system, as well as its faith in its economic institutions.

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Christine Gonong has had extensive experience working within the judicial system.

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