justiciary

[ juh-stish-ee-er-ee ]

/ dʒʌˈstɪʃ iˌɛr i /

of or relating to the administration of justice.

the office or jurisdiction of a justiciar.

Origin of justiciary

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

Sitting apart were the King's justiciary and the sheriff of Dumbarton.

The Thirsty Sword |Robert Leighton
He has burgesses at Romney over whom he has justiciary rights, but they serve the king.

Domesday Book and Beyond |Frederic William Maitland
He was brought before the justiciary, and indicted for being with the rebels at Glasgow, Bothwel, &c.

Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) |John Howie
The justiciary read it, and, with evident surprise, turned to consult with his associates.

The Awakening |Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy

While the justiciary was charging the jury his associates thoughtfully listened, and now and then glanced at the clock.

The Awakening |Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy

justiciary

/ (dʒʌˈstɪʃɪərɪ) /

of or relating to the administration of justice

an officer or administrator of justice; judge

another word for justiciar