extrajudicial

adj — 2 senses

extrajudicial

adj

Etymology From extra- + judicial.

1

Law Out 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

Law Of a punishment Carried out without legal authority.

Derived terms
extrajudiciality, extrajudicially

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