Judges: meaning, definitions and examples

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judges

[ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz ]

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in court

A person who has the authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law. Judges are responsible for ensuring that trials are conducted fairly and that the law is upheld.

Synonyms

arbiter, justice, magistrate

Examples of usage

They appointed a new judge to preside over the trial.
The judge found the defendant guilty of the crime.

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evaluate

To form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something after careful consideration. Judges can be critical in nature, often assessing the performance or quality of a person or object.

Synonyms

assess, critique, evaluate

Examples of usage

She judges the entries for the art competition.
Don't judge a book by its cover.

Translations

Translations of the word "judges" in other languages:

🇵🇹 juízes

🇮🇳 न्यायाधीश

🇩🇪 Richter

🇮🇩 hakim

🇺🇦 судді

🇵🇱 sędziowie

🇯🇵 裁判官

🇫🇷 juges

🇪🇸 jueces

🇹🇷 hakimler

🇰🇷 판사

🇸🇦 قضاة

🇨🇿 soudci

🇸🇰 súdci

🇨🇳 法官

🇸🇮 sodniki

🇮🇸 dómara

🇰🇿 судьялар

🇬🇪 მსაჯები

🇦🇿 məhkəmələr

🇲🇽 jueces

Word origin

The word 'judge' originates from the Old French 'jugier' and Latin 'judicare', meaning 'to pass judgment'. The concept of a judge as a legal official dates back to ancient times, with various civilizations employing individuals to settle disputes and administer justice. Over the centuries, the role of judges has evolved to encompass a wide range of responsibilities in different legal systems around the world.