justiciary

• Sustantivo que designa a un alto funcionario judicial en un contexto histórico, o bien la jurisdicción y autoridad de dicho funcionario.

A noun referring to a high judicial officer in historical contexts, or the jurisdiction and authority held by such an officer.

1. High judicial officerC2formalbritishlegal

   A senior judicial officer in medieval Scotland and England, responsible for administering justice and overseeing legal proceedings.

   Alto oficial judicial

   • The justiciary presided over the royal court with authority.
   • In medieval times, the justiciary was second only to the monarch in legal matters.
   • The role of justiciary evolved into the modern position of Lord Chief Justice.

   Sinónimosjudgejusticejusticiarmagistrate

2. Jurisdiction of a justiciarC2formalbritishlegal

   The territorial or legal authority held by a justiciar, including the power to hear cases and enforce laws.

   Jurisdicción del justicia

   • The justiciary extended across several northern counties.
   • Disputes within the justiciary were settled by the justiciar himself.
   • Historical records describe the boundaries of the justiciary in detail.