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noun

• a measure or standard used for comparison

• a ruler or tape that is three feet long

37%11Courts or systems of courts
noun

• an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

• the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government

• the act of meting out justice according to the law

• the position of judge

35%11 The practice of asking higher courts to review and change decisions of lower courts
noun

• a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws

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