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judiciary (The judiciary (also known as the judicial system or court system) is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the judiciary generally does not make law (that is, in a plenary fashion, which is the responsibility of the legislature) or enforce law (which is the responsibility of the executive), but rather interprets law and applies it to the facts of each case. This branch of the state is often tasked with ensuring equal justice under law. It usually consists of a court of final appeal (called the "Supreme court" or "Constitutional court"), together with lower courts. WK Alexander Demidov); court system (Yesterday, the chief justice Susan Denham said any reductions in budgets will seriously harm the entire court system. Stop courting controversy. by The Mirror (London, England). TFD Alexander Demidov); judicial system (the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government • Syn: judiciary, judicature, judicatory. WN3 Alexander Demidov) |
