noun
justiciar
Justiciar (noun) means one who administers justice.
noun
1
One who administers justice
2
A high-ranking judicial officer of medieval England or Scotland.
3
A justice: a high-ranking judge.
4
A Chief Justiciar: the highest political and judicial officer of the Kingdom of England in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Etymology
From Late Latin justitiarius and justiciarius (“justiciar, judge, justice [of the peace]; judiciary, related to justice”), from Latin iūstitia (“justice”) + -āria (“-ary”). As a translation of various Continental European offices, via Middle French justicier, Spanish justiciero, justicia mayor, etc.
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What is the meaning of justiciar?
"justiciar" (noun) means one who administers justice.
What are the different meanings of justiciar?
"justiciar" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who administers justice; 2. A high-ranking judicial officer of medieval England or Scotland; 3. A justice: a high-ranking judge.