Noun

(en noun)

(legal) A legal officer to whom some degree of authority, care or jurisdiction is committed.

(British) The steward or overseer of an estate.

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(Channel Islands) The Chief Justice in each of the Channel Island bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey, also serving as president of the legislature and having ceremonial and executive functions.

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