justiciary

/ˈdʒʌˌstɪʃiˈɛri/
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Other forms: justiciaries

Definitions of justiciary
  1. noun
    formerly a high judicial officer
    synonyms: justiciar
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    type of:
    judge, jurist, justice
    a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
  2. noun
    the jurisdiction of a justiciar
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    type of:
    jurisdiction
    in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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