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Junior; inferior in rank, subordinate; spec. designating a junior judge. Cf. puisne, adj. 1. Obsolete.
Of an official: Second in rank or status. Of a judge: Not chief or principal; = puisne, adj. 1b.
Law. Designating any judge, justice, etc., other than the most senior in the higher courts of law.