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Definition judge in American English

judge noun

[countable] noun
/dʒʌdʒ/
1

someone whose job is to make decisions in a court of law

Example

The district judge sentenced her to ninety days in prison.

Example

The judge dismissed their claim for compensation.

Example

An appeals court judge found him innocent.

Example

She was to go before a judge the next morning.

Synonyms and related words
advocate AG ambulance chaser
1.1

used as a title before the name of a judge

Example

Judge Hyam ruled that the evidence was inadmissible.

Synonyms and related words
dame Esq. Her/Your Ladyship
2

someone who decides who the winner of a competition will be

Example

All entries will be examined by a panel of judges.

Synonyms and related words
book call call
2.1

someone who decides what action is correct when there is a disagreement

Example

The referee is the sole judge of the rules.

Synonyms and related words
judge arbitrator intermediary
Definition judge in American English