What does justiciar mean?
Justiciar means (historical) One who administers justice, particularly:.
Justiciar
/d͡ʒʌsˈtɪsi.ɑː(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(historical) One who administers justice, particularly:.
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) One who administers justice, particularly:
- (Christianity, theology, rare) A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God.
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Synonyms for justiciar
Antonyms for justiciar
Related Words
Word Forms
- justiciars
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for justiciar?
Common synonyms include justiciary, legalist.
What is the opposite of justiciar?
Possible antonyms include antinomian, solifidian.
How do you use justiciar in a sentence?
Use justiciar where its definition matches the intended context.
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