justiciary
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- noun
- Archaic
- Records show that the Scottish justiciary held significant power during the Middle Ages.
Examples
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In medieval Scotland, a justiciary had significant power.
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He traced his lineage to a twelfth-century justiciary of England.
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The ancient justiciary was responsible for maintaining order across the realm.
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The justiciary presided over the trial with great authority.
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The justiciary in Scotland has the power to make significant rulings on criminal cases.
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In medieval times, a justiciary was responsible for ensuring justice was served throughout the land.
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The justiciary presided over the trial, ensuring that all legal procedures were followed.
Synonyms
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A judge on a high court such as a supreme court
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A person who knows a lot about law, like a judge or law teacher
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A judge or court with power to hear and decide criminal cases
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A high royal judge in England in old times who acts for the king in law matters
A person who listens and decides who is right in a dispute or competition
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Justiciary comes from the same root as justice and just, which mean 'fair' or 'right'. A justiciary was originally a high official or judge who carried out justice across a region.