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- [joo-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdʒu dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [joo-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdʒu dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of judicatory word
- adjective judicatory of or relating to judgment or the administration of justice; judiciary: judicatory power. 1
- noun plural judicatory a court of law and justice; tribunal; judiciary. 1
- noun plural judicatory the administration of justice. 1
- noun judicatory Pertaining to judgement, or to passing a sentence. 1
- adjective judicatory of or relating to the administration of justice 0
- noun judicatory a court of law 0
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Origin of judicatory
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; (noun) < Medieval Latin jūdicātōrium law court, equivalent to jūdicā(re) to judge + -tōrium -tory2; (adj.) < Late Latin jūdicātōrius, equivalent to jūdicā(re) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Judicatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
judicatory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
judicatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for judicatory
noun judicatory
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- lawfulness — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- integrity — adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Antonyms for judicatory
noun judicatory
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
- award — An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well.
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
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