puisne

Etymology
From and  (modern 🇨🇬), from  +. is derived from, from , from , from (ultimately from ) + ; and  from , ultimately from.

Adjective

 * 1)  Younger; junior.
 * 2)  Insignificant, petty; ineffectual.
 * 3)  Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.
 * the puisne barons of the Court of Exchequer
 * 1)  Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.
 * the puisne barons of the Court of Exchequer
 * 1)  Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.

Usage notes

 * The legal term is now used almost exclusively in common law jurisdictions such as England, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, and formerly in Hong Kong. The equivalent term in the United States is associate justice.

Noun

 * 1) A person of puisne rank.