Justiciary

Jus*ti"ci*a*ry

(?), n. [Cf. LL. justitiarius, F. justicier. See Justice.] (Old Eng. Law) An old name for the judges of the higher English courts.
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The chief justiciary, or justiciar, in early English history, was not only the chief justice of the kingdom, but also ex officio regent in the king's absence.
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Court of justiciary (Scots Law), the supreme criminal court, having jurisdiction over the whole of Scotland.

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Jus"ti*co

(?),

Jus"ti*coat`

(?) }, n. [F. justaucorps, lit., close to the body.] Formerly, a close coat or waistcoat with sleeves.
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