nounthe system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government Synonyms judicatory judicature judiciary Related Words authorities government regime Federal Judiciary system scheme Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Far...
corporal punishment- the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime burning at the stake,burning- execution by fire hanging- a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead; "in those days the hanging of criminals...