justiciar

Meanings

• noun

  A medieval officer of justice in England and Wales, responsible for maintaining law and order in local areas.

  - "The justiciar was a powerful figure in medieval England, responsible for maintaining law and order in local areas."
  - "The justiciar's role was essential in ensuring justice was served in the absence of a monarch."
  - "The justiciar's jurisdiction extended over both civil and criminal matters."

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Synonyms

justiciary , justice , justicer , justiciary , legalist , Capital Justiciar , Capital Justiciary , Chief Justiciar , Chief Justiciary , justiciary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with justiciar
juror , quorum , torpor

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Variants

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justiciar , justiciars

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'justicier', meaning 'to administer justice'.

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Trivia

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1. The Justiciar's court was one of the highest courts in medieval England, only surpassed by the King's Court.

2. The last Justiciar of England was Edward Coke, who served from 1607 to 1614.

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Related Concepts

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1. Law: The justiciar was responsible for administering and enforcing the law in their jurisdiction.

2. Medieval England: The justiciar was a significant figure in medieval English society, responsible for maintaining law and order.

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Culture

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The justiciar played a significant role in medieval English law and justice system. They were often appointed by the monarch to serve as a local representative and to maintain order in their jurisdiction. The justiciar's court had both civil and criminal jurisdiction, and they were responsible for enforcing the law, presiding over trials, and administering justice.

How to Memorize "justiciar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval officer in a robe and a hat, holding a scepter and a scroll, symbolizing justice and authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'justiciar' with the idea of justice and law enforcement in medieval England.
   - Think of a medieval officer maintaining law and order in their local area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Justice In A Robe: The Justiciar was a judge who wore a robe and maintained justice in their local area.

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