Defn: That branch of government in which judicial power is vested; the system of courts of justice in a country; the judges, taken collectively; as, an independent judiciary; the senate committee on the judiciary.
JUDICIOUS
Ju*di"cious, a. Etym: [F. judicieux, fr. L. judicium judgment. See
Judicial.]
Defn: Of or relating to a court; judicial. [Obs.]
His last offenses to us Shall have judicious hearing. Shak.
2. Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet. He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. Shak.
Syn. — Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning; sagacious; well-advised.
JUDICIOUSLY
Ju*di"cious*ly, adv.
Defn: In a judicious manner; with good judgment; wisely.
JUDICIOUSNESS
Ju*di"cious*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being judicious; sagacity; s
JUG
Jug, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. Jug, a corruption of, or nickname for,
Joanna; cf. 2d Jack, and Jill. See Johannes.]