puisne
adjective
1. (law) Inferior in rank. A puisne justice of a court is a judge other than the chief justice.
- the puisne barons of the Court of Exchequer
2. (obsolete) Later in age, time, etc.; subsequent.
3. (obsolete) Puny; petty; unskilled.
1. (law) Inferior in rank. A puisne justice of a court is a judge other than the chief justice.
- the puisne barons of the Court of Exchequer
2. (obsolete) Later in age, time, etc.; subsequent.
3. (obsolete) Puny; petty; unskilled.