ETYM Cf. Late Lat. judiciaria, French judiciaire.
1. Persons who administer justice; SYN. bench.
2. The system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government; SYN. judicature, judicatory, judicial system.
In constitutional terms, the system of courts and body of judges in a country. The independence of the judiciary from other branches of the central authority is generally considered to be an essential feature of a democratic political system. This independence is often written into a nation's constitution and protected from abuse by politicians.

ETYM Latin judiciarius, from judicium judgment: cf. French judiciare. Related to Judicial.
Of or pertaining to courts of justice, or legal tribunals; judicial.