The '''judiciary''' is the branch of government invested with judicial power to interpret and apply the [[law]]. The term also means the court system, or the body of judges. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
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The '''judiciary''' is the branch of government invested with judicial power to interpret and apply the [[law]]. The term also means the court system, or the body of judges. In the United States, the judiciary shares power with the [[executive branch]] and the [[Congress|legislative branch]].