Definitions for: Extrajudicial


[adj] beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted; "an extrajudicial penalty"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.


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.

Synonyms: illegal

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