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Meaning of EXTRAJUDICIAL

Pronunciation:  `ekstrujoo'dishul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted; "an extrajudicial penalty"
 
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 Synonyms: illegal
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Ex`tra*ju*di"cial\, a.
    Out of or beyond the proper authority of a court or judge;
    beyond jurisdiction; not legally required. ``An extrajudicial
    opinion.'' --Hallam. -- {Ex`tra*ju*di"cial*ly}, adv.
    
  2. \Ex`tra*ju*di"cial\, a.
    Out of or beyond the power authority of a court or judge;
    beyond jurisdiction; not valid as a part of a judicial
    proceeding; as, extrajudicial oaths, judgments, etc., are
    null and void. -- {Ex`tra*ju*di"cial*ly}, adv.
    
 

 

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