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Meaning of extrajudicial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

extrajudicial

adjective

Definitions

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

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

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