State Judiciary
/ˈsteɪt ˈdʒuːdɪʃɪˌɛri/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of state government responsible for interpreting and applying state laws through courts.
The state judiciary decided the case based on state constitutional provisions.
Forms
- state judiciary
- state judiciaries
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Commentary
The term ‘state judiciary’ refers specifically to courts within a state’s governmental system, distinct from the federal judiciary; use precisely to avoid confusion between state and federal court roles.
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