justiciar

/ˈdʒʌstɪˌtʃɑːr, ˈdʒʌstɪˌtʃeɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking law official in medieval England, responsible for administering justice and overseeing the legal system.

“The justiciar played a crucial role in maintaining order during the king’s absence.”

Synonyms

  • justice
  • magistrate

Antonyms

  • autocrat
  • tyrant