Justiciar

A Justiciar was a historical legal officer or judge, especially in medieval England, responsible for maintaining law and order and overseeing royal justice in a region. They acted as an intermediary between the king and local authorities, ensuring laws were enforced, trials were conducted, and justice was served on behalf of the monarchy. The role combined judicial, administrative, and executive functions and was an important position in the governance of the kingdom, helping to centralize authority and maintain order across various territories.