Justiciar (Noun)
Meaning
Formerly a high judicial officer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Lord High Justiciar was a powerful position in medieval England, ranking just below the king in terms of authority and influence.
- During his tenure as justiciar, Sir William implemented a series of reforms aimed at reducing corruption within the judiciary.
- As justiciar, she was responsible for presiding over the royal courts and advising the monarch on matters of law and justice.
- The office of justiciar was abolished in the 14th century, and its duties were transferred to the Lord Chancellor.
- Historians believe that the role of justiciar was created in the 12th century to provide a high-ranking official to oversee the administration of justice throughout the kingdom.