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   judiciary

   /dʒʊˈdɪʃ(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. the judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively: "the independence of the judiciary"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as adjective in the sense ‘judicial’): via French from Latin iudiciarius, from iudicium ‘judgement’. The noun use dates from the early 17th century.

   Scrabble Points: 22

   • J

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   • U

     1

   • D

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   • I

     1

   • C

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   • I

     1

   • A

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   • Y

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