In the king's absence, the justiciar held court and enforced royal justice across the realm.

The justiciars met in the great hall to resolve disputes among the barons.

After years of service in local courts, he was finally elevated to the justiciary, assuming the judge's jurisdiction over the shire.

The justiciary sermons of the medieval clergy emphasized redemption and justification before God.

The justiciaries convened at dawn to review the disputed border cases.

After years of service, his elevation to justiciaryship was celebrated by the legal community.