justiciar
Americannoun
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a high judicial officer in medieval England.
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the chief political and judicial officer in England from the reign of William I to that of Henry III.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of justiciar
1475–85; < Medieval Latin jūsticiārius justiciary
Example Sentences
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The steward and chamberlain of England were superseded in their political functions by the justiciar and treasurer of England, and in their domestic functions by the steward and chamberlain of the household.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
The members were called “justices,” and in the king’s absence the chief justiciar presided over the court.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various
From the first, then, though at the outset overshadowed by that of the justiciar, the office of chancellor was one of great influence and importance.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
During his absence Hubert visited York both as legate and as justiciar.
From The English Church in the Middle Ages by William Hunt
For this reason he was almost constantly abroad, leaving the administration of the one loyal section of his realm to his great justiciar.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various
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