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Definition judge in British English

judge noun

[countable] noun
/dʒʌdʒ/
1

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

Example

The judge sentenced her to ninety days in prison.

Example

The judge dismissed their claim for compensation.

Example

A High 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
baas babu dame
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 booking 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 British English