Judicatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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judicatory

 

[ dʒuːˈdɪkətɔːri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal setting

A judicatory is a type of assembly or court that has the authority to make decisions regarding legal matters and disputes. It is often used within ecclesiastical contexts, where a judicatory may be a governing body that oversees the administration and discipline within a religious organization. Jurisprudentially, it plays a crucial role in adjudicating issues and maintaining order within its jurisdiction. The functions of a judicatory may include hearing cases, passing resolutions, and providing guidance on legal matters.

Synonyms

assembly, court, panel, tribunal.

Examples of usage

  • The church's judicatory met to discuss disciplinary actions.
  • He appealed his case to the higher judicatory for a final decision.
  • The local judicatory is responsible for resolving community disputes.
  • Decisions made by the judicatory must be adhered to by all members.

Translations

Translations of the word "judicatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 judiciária

🇮🇳 न्यायालय

🇩🇪 Gericht

🇮🇩 peradilan

🇺🇦 судовий

🇵🇱 sądowy

🇯🇵 裁判所の

🇫🇷 judiciaire

🇪🇸 judicial

🇹🇷 yargı

🇰🇷 사법의

🇸🇦 قضائي

🇨🇿 soudní

🇸🇰 súdny

🇨🇳 司法的

🇸🇮 sodni

🇮🇸 dómstóls

🇰🇿 соттық

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 judicial

Etymology

The term 'judicatory' is derived from the Latin word 'judicatorium', which means a place or body that delivers justice. This evolved in the Middle English period and reflects the historical convergence of legal and ecclesiastical authorities. As societies developed more structured legal frameworks, the concept of a judicatory became associated with formal legal proceedings and councils. By the modern era, it has been adopted in both secular and religious contexts to denote bodies that have legal oversight or adjudicative powers. The term signifies the authority vested in a body to enhance the administration of justice, reflecting its roots in the Latin judicial traditions.