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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shihō
"三権分立において司法の独立は重要である。"
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The judicial authorities of a country; a system of courts of law.
"The independence of the judiciary is vital to a democracy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'judiciary' originates from the Latin word 'judicium', meaning 'judgment', which evolved through Old French 'judiciaire' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted from a focus on judgment to encompass the entire system of courts and judges responsible for administering justice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Judiciary" is said worldwide
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pouvoir judiciaire
Transliteration: pouvoir judiciaire
"L'indépendance du pouvoir judiciaire est essentielle."
Judikative
Transliteration: Judikative
"Die Judikative ist die dritte Gewalt im Staat."
potere giudiziario
Transliteration: potere giudiziario
"Il potere giudiziario è indipendente dal governo."
poder judicial
Transliteration: poder judicial
"El poder judicial debe ser autónomo."
poder judiciário
Transliteration: poder judiciário
"O poder judiciário garante o cumprimento das leis."
न्यायपालिका
Transliteration: nyayapalika
"स्वतंत्र न्यायपालिका लोकतंत्र का आधार है।"
司法机关
Transliteration: sīfǎ jīguān
"司法机关负责行使审判权。"
사법부
Transliteration: sabeopbu
"사법부는 입법부 및 행정부와 독립되어 있다."
司法
Transliteration: shihō
"三権分立において司法の独立は重要である。"
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