Justice System Terms

noun the administration of justice

• The judicature is responsible for interpreting and applying the law in court cases.
• The judicature system can be confusing for those not familiar with legal processes.
• I heard the judicature ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
• In the realm of business, competition acts as the judicature determining which companies succeed and which fail.

noun a legal declaration of innocence or a formal release from guilt or punishment

• The jury's acquitment of the defendant was based on lack of evidence.
• The guy got off the hook thanks to his acquitment.
• He walked free after the acquitment, lucky guy.
• Her acquitment from the situation felt like a weight lifted off her shoulders.