Judicial Office
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) An official position held by a judge or magistrate vested with judicial authority to adjudicate legal matters.
She was appointed to a judicial office in the state's supreme court.
- (n.) The institution or body that exercises the power of judging and administering justice.
The independence of the judicial office is fundamental to the rule of law.
Forms
- judicial offices
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Commentary
‘Judicial office’ denotes both the position held by an individual judge and the broader institutional role; clarity in context avoids ambiguity.
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