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ju·di·ca·to·ry
(jo͞o′dĭ-kə-tôr′ē)n. pl. ju·di·ca·to·ries
A law court.
adj.
Of, relating to, or providing a basis for judgment.
[Late Latin iūdicātōrium, from neuter of iūdicātōrius, judicial, from Latin iūdicāre, to judge; see judge.]
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judicatory
(ˈdʒuːdɪkətərɪ)adj
(Law) of or relating to the administration of justice
n
1. (Law) a court of law
2. (Law) the administration of justice
ˌjudicaˈtorial adj
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ju•di•ca•to•ry
(ˈdʒu dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)n., pl. -to•ries,
adj. n.
1. a court of law and justice; tribunal.
2. the administration of justice.
adj. 3. of or pertaining to the administration of justice; judiciary.
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Noun | 1. | 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 |
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