noun · neutral
judicial system
/dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˈsɪstəm/ju·DIS·cial SYS·tem
Band 5-6task2speaking
the system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law
Examples
“Reforming the judicial system is often proposed to reduce corruption.”
“An independent judicial system is vital for protecting citizens' rights.”
“Cases of human rights abuses were brought to the judicial system.”
Band 8 sentence
“An independent judicial system is essential for upholding the rule of law and public confidence.”
Collocations
- reform the judicial system
- independent judicial system
- strengthen the judicial system
Word family
judge noun / verbjudiciary nounjudicial adjective
Common mistakes
justice system→judicial system
judgement system→judicial system
Say it for a higher band
5judgement system→6justice system→7+judicial system
Synonyms
justice system
Easily confused
justice system
“The justice system failed to convict the corrupt official.”
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