1. relating to judgment or the administration of justice
Usage: formal

1. a court of justice or tribunal
Usage: formal
2. a governing body of a church that has judicial authority
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• The judicatory powers of the court were clearly defined in the constitution.
• She appeared before the local judicatory to present her case.
• The church's judicatory met to discuss disciplinary matters.
• His judicatory role required careful consideration of all evidence.
• The regional judicatory oversees several congregations in the area.
• Appeals from lower courts go to the state's highest judicatory.
• The judicatory process ensures fair treatment for all parties.