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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He handed over the exchequer to Nigel, bishop of Ely, the nephew of the old justiciar Roger of Salisbury, and the heir of his traditions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various
He took part in the negotiations for the release of Richard from prison, and after the king’s return to England became justiciar.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 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
Taken prisoner by the Irish in 1171, he was by them surrendered to Henry II., who appointed him lieutenant of the justiciar of Ireland, Hugh de Lacy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
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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