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The business of a judiciary, broadly speaking, is the impartial interpretation of the law as between government and citizen, or between classes of citizens who dispute with one another.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski defines the judiciary's role as one of impartiality in interpreting laws, which is essential for justice in society.
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