dʒuːˈdɪkətəɹi dʒuˈdɪkəˌtɔɹi ˈd͡ʒuːdɪkət͡ʃə ˈd͡ʒuːdɪˌkeɪt͡ʃɚ ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃɪəɹi the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government