adjudicature

/ædˌdʒʌɪdɪˈkeɪtʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A judicial authority or system; a court of law or a judicial office.

“The establishment of the new adjudicature marked a significant milestone in the country’s legal system.”

2. noun

A power or authority to make judgments or decisions, especially in a court or other official capacity.

“The adjudicature of the dispute was left to the discretion of the judge.”

Synonyms

  • judicature
  • jurisdiction
  • magistracy

Antonyms

  • arbitrariness
  • nonjudgment