Extrajudicial

adjective

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveOut of or beyond the power or authority of a court or judge; beyond jurisdiction.

"An extrajudicial conveyance is effected by the act of the parties and does not involve, as in the fine and recovery, judicial proceedings."

2.adjective(of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.

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