extrajudicial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted
    • an extrajudicial penalty

WordNet


Ex`tra*ju*di"cial adjective
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913