extrajudicial

Etymology

extra- + judicial

adj

  1. (law) Out of or beyond the power or authority of a court or judge; beyond jurisdiction.
    An extrajudicial conveyance is effected by the act of the parties and does not involve, as in the fine and recovery, judicial proceedings.
  2. (law, of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.

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