Meaning of justiciary in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdʒəˈstɪʃiˌɛri/

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  1. Noun

    justiciary

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. formerly a high judicial officer
  2. 2. the jurisdiction of a justiciar

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