justiciary
noun
University
1
A judgeship: a judge's jurisdiction, power, or office.
2
The judiciary: a collective term for the court system or the body of judges, justices etc.
3
A judge or justice.
4
A magistrate.
5
A Chief Justiciar: the highest political and judicial officer of the Kingdom of England in the 12th and 13th centuries.
6
A justiciar: a high-ranking judicial officer of medieval England or Scotland.
7
Various equivalent medieval offices elsewhere in Europe.
8
A believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God.
Explore More
More University words starting with “J”
Browse other words in the same learning bracket as justiciary.