Intermediate Government & Politics

Judiciary

/dʒuːˈdɪʃəri/ noun

Meaning

The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law through courts.

हिंदी मेंसरकार की वह शाखा जो न्यायालयों के माध्यम से कानून की व्याख्या और उसे लागू करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

Example Sentences

“The judiciary is independent of the government.”

न्यायपालिका सरकार से स्वतंत्र है।

“Judiciary, legislature and executive are the three branches of government.”

न्यायपालिका, विधायिका और कार्यपालिका सरकार की तीन शाखाएं हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Refers to the system/institution as a whole — an individual judge is not called "a judiciary".

Good to Know

Synonyms
judicial system
Countable
uncountable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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