extrajudicial
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/ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuˈdɪʃəl/
outside legal authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extrajudicial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'judicialis' meaning 'of the court'.
Historical Evolution
'extrajudicialis' transformed into the French word 'extrajudiciaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'extrajudicial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the court', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not legally authorized by a court'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not legally authorized or sanctioned by a court or judicial system.
The government faced criticism for its extrajudicial actions.
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