extrajudicial

Definitions of "extrajudicial"
  1. Relates to activity or actions that happen outside the limits of a formal legal process
  2. Refers to outcomes that derive outside of a legal court decision or litigation
  3. Pertains to events or situations occurring outside of a judge's official responsibilities
How to use "extrajudicial" in a sentence
  1. The parties resolved their dispute through an extrajudicial settlement, avoiding a lengthy court trial.
  2. Extrajudicial sanctions are often seen as an accessible alternative to formal legal penalties.
  3. The statements he made were considered extrajudicial, since they were not part of his official court duties.

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