Justiciary
/dʒəˈstɪʃieri/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used to discuss Scotland's historical legal system. 
The justiciary played a crucial role in medieval Scottish law.
Pro Tip 2/3Medieval Relevance
Relates specifically to Scotland's courts during the Middle Ages. 
Historians study the justiciary to understand Scottish medieval justice.
Pro Tip 3/3Comprehensive Jurisdiction
The justiciary dealt with a wide range of cases. 
The justiciary's jurisdiction extended to both criminal and civil disputes.