司法 sīfǎ judicial
judicial; (administration of) justice
How to remember 司法: 司 department + 法 law = judicial.
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How it is used
- 'Judicial / the judiciary / administration of justice' - 司法机关 (sīfǎ jīguān) judicial organs, 司法独立 judicial independence, 司法公正 judicial fairness.
- Refers to the justice-administering branch and its workings; distinct from 立法 (legislation) and 执法 (law enforcement).