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judicial system; judiciary; administration of justice
The system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law.
司法試験に合格した。
I passed the bar examination.
司法の独立は大切だ。
Judicial independence is important.
立法、行政、司法の三権分立。
Separation of the three powers: legislative, executive, and judicial.
司法 refers to the judicial branch of government and legal system.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 司法試験 (bar examination)
- 司法制度 (judicial system)
- 司法書士 (judicial scrivener)
- 司法取引 (plea bargain)
THREE BRANCHES:
- 立法 (legislative)
- 行政 (executive)
- 司法 (judicial)