judicial officer en · NOUN
Etymology
As a European official, a calque of French huissier de justice (“court usher”) employing officer because of usher's lack of legal associations in English.
Meanings
- A public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
- A huissier de justice, a process server and officer of the court in several European countries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| judicial officers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
judge (Anglo-American law) · justice