Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extrajudicial
Adjective
/ˌɛkstrəˈdʒudɪʃəl/
Definition
Not forming part of the normal legal proceedings; not authorized by, or occurring outside, the established judicial process.
Examples
- The extrajudicial killings raised significant human rights concerns.
- He was detained in an extrajudicial fashion, without a fair trial.
- Many extrajudicial measures have sparked debates about their legality.
Meaning
The term ‘extrajudicial’ refers to actions or decisions made outside the formal legal framework. This can encompass various situations where legal processes are bypassed, often leading to controversial or unlawful outcomes.
Synonyms
- Illegal
- Unlawful
- Outside the law
