Legal Definitions - justiceship

Definition: Justiceship refers to the office or authority of a justice, or the period of time during which a justice holds their position.

Examples:

• John Roberts was appointed to the justiceship of the Supreme Court in 2005.
• During her justiceship, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was known for her advocacy for women's rights.

These examples illustrate how justiceship refers to the position or tenure of a justice. In the first example, John Roberts is appointed to the office of a justice on the Supreme Court. In the second example, Ruth Bader Ginsburg held the position of a justice and used her authority to advocate for women's rights.