In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
EXTRAJUDICIAL
extrajudicial
(adjective) beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted; “an extrajudicial penalty”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
extrajudicial (not comparable)
(legal) Out of or beyond the power or authority of a court or judge; beyond jurisdiction.
(legal, of a punishment) Carried out without legal authority.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex`tra*ju*di"cial, a.
Definition: Out of or beyond the proper authority of a court or judge; beyond jurisdiction; not legally required. "An extrajudicial opinion." Hallam.
– Ex`tra*ju*di"cial*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
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