Federal Judiciary
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈdʒuːdɪʃəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of the United States government composed of federal courts and judges responsible for interpreting and applying federal laws and constitutional provisions.
The federal judiciary resolved the constitutional dispute between the state and federal government.
Forms
- federal judiciary
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Commentary
When drafting, specify the scope of courts within the federal judiciary to clarify jurisdiction.
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