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justiciary

Pronunciation: /dʒʌˈstɪʃ(ə)ri/

Definition of justiciary

noun (plural justiciaries)

chiefly Scottish
  • an administrator of justice.
  • [mass noun] the administration of justice: [as modifier]:justiciary cases

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin justitiarius, from Latin justitia, from justus (see just)

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