justiciary

[ juh-stish-ee-er-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the administration of justice.

noun

, plural jus·ti·ci·ar·ies.

1. the office or jurisdiction of a justiciar.
2. justiciar ( defs 1, 2 ).

justiciary

/ dʒʌˈstɪʃɪərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the administration of justice

noun

1. an officer or administrator of justice; judge
2. See justiciar
   another word for justiciar

Word History and Origins

Origin of justiciary¹

From the Medieval Latin word jūsticiārius, dating back to 1470–80. See justice, -ary

Example Sentences

The bailiff, justiciary of the seigniory, had just arrived at the village, accompanied with five or six armed men.

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He ruled England as grand justiciary in the absence of the monarch, and was thus viceregent of the kingdom.

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This so enraged the Bishop that he actually accused the Justiciary of heresy.

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"You have said well, gentlemen, and I thank you for your verdict," said the justiciary.

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"Stand forward, now, Sir Foulke d'Oilly," exclaimed the justiciary.

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