Puisne

Pronunciation: /ˈpusn/

Puisne (adjective)

  1. Describing a judge who is lower in rank than others in the same court.
  2. Describing someone or something that is less important or lower in status.

Examples

  • The puisne judge reviewed the case thoroughly.
  • A puisne judge often assists in complex cases.

Common collocations: puisne judge, appoint a puisne, puisne position, puisne matters

Synonyms of Puisne

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Puisne

  • describing rank or status