judge — A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My mom became the ultimate judge when my sister and I fought over the last piece of pizza.
- The judge's gavel broke when he got too excited about dismissing a ridiculous case.
- It's important not to judge others based on first impressions alone.
judge
NOUN[/dʒʌdʒ/]
A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
The judge carefully listened to both sides before making a decision.
The judge did not judge the case until all the evidence was presented. (👨⚖️ Judge + ⚖️ Decision → Judge)
The judge gave a gentle nudge toward peace so neither side would hold a grudge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'jugier' meaning 'to pronounce judgment,' which comes from Latin 'iudicare' meaning 'to judge or decide.' The Latin root 'iudex' means 'judge' or 'one who points out the law,' possibly derived from 'ius' (law) and 'dicere' (to say).
Breakdown
Latin 'ius' (law) + 'dicere' (to say) = 'iudex' (judge) → Old French 'jugier' → English 'judge'
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📝Examples
“My mom became the ultimate judge when my sister and I fought over the last piece of pizza.”
“The judge's gavel broke when he got too excited about dismissing a ridiculous case.”
“It's important not to judge others based on first impressions alone.”
“The talent show judge fell asleep during a boring performance and accidentally hit the golden buzzer.”
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