Judges: meaning, definitions and examples
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judges
[ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz ]
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
Examples of usage
- They appointed a new judge to preside over the trial.
- The judge found the defendant guilty of the crime.
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
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
Etymology
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.
See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.