Justiciar
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /d͡ʒʌsˈtɪsi.ɑː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Justiciar is a noun meaning (Christianity, theology, rare) A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God.
Meaning
(Christianity, theology, rare) A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God.
More Meanings
- (historical) One who administers justice, particularly:
Word Forms
- justiciars
Synonyms for justiciar
Depending on context, synonyms include justiciary, legalist.
Antonyms for justiciar
Common opposites include antinomian, solifidian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include justiciary, justiciarship, judge, iudge, judg, justicar.
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