*judicature*

n. [ F., fr. LL. judicatura. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state or profession of those employed in the administration of justice; also, the dispensing or administration of justice. [ 1913 Webster ]

The honor of the judges in their judicature is the king's honor. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A court of justice; a judicatory. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The right of judicial action; jurisdiction; extent jurisdiction of a judge or court. [ 1913 Webster ]

Our Savior disputes not here the judicature, for that was not his office, but the morality, of divorce. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]