Puisne
Pronunciation: /ˈpusn/
Puisne (adjective)
- Describing a judge who is lower in rank than others in the same court.
- 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