Judge: meaning, definitions and examples

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judge

[ dʒʌdʒ ]

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in court

A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law, typically with a jury.

Synonyms

arbiter, justice, magistrate, referee

Examples of usage

The judge handed down a sentence of 10 years in prison.
The judge listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

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form an opinion

Form an opinion or conclusion about.

Synonyms

assess, conclude, determine, evaluate

Examples of usage

It is not for us to judge whether she is guilty or innocent.
You shouldn't judge someone based on their appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "judge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 juiz

🇮🇳 न्यायाधीश

🇩🇪 Richter

🇮🇩 hakim

🇺🇦 суддя

🇵🇱 sędzia

🇯🇵 裁判官 (さいばんかん)

🇫🇷 juge

🇪🇸 juez

🇹🇷 hakim

🇰🇷 판사 (pansa)

🇸🇦 قاضي

🇨🇿 soudce

🇸🇰 sudca

🇨🇳 法官 (fǎguān)

🇸🇮 sodnik

🇮🇸 dómari

🇰🇿 судья

🇬🇪 მოსამართლე

🇦🇿 hakim

🇲🇽 juez

Word origin

The word 'judge' originated from the Old French word 'juger', which came from the Latin word 'iudicare' meaning 'to judge'. The concept of a judge as a legal official dates back to ancient times, with the role of a judge evolving over centuries to become a key figure in the legal system.