What is the meaning of judicature?

noun

• An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.
  • synonyms: court, tribunal
• The system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government.
  • synonyms: judiciary, judicatory, judicial system
• The act of meting out justice according to the law.
  • synonyms: administration
• The position of judge.
  • synonyms: judgeship