a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities | the act of meting out justice according to the law |
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | the position of judge |
a job in an organization | the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government |
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed | an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business |
professional or clerical workers in an office | |
an administrative unit of government | |
(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power | |