circuit judge

noun

: a judge who holds a circuit court

Examples of circuit judge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Republicans, at their nominating convention, selected a state lawmaker and an incumbent circuit judge as nominees for the state's high court. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024 In the appellate courts, 30 of the 42 circuit judges confirmed during Biden’s term are women, according to the White House. Seung Min Kim, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024 In 2022, a Waukesha County circuit judge agreed with the business lobby but stayed the implementation of the decision pending appeals, essentially leaving the spills law in place for the time being. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024 For example, in the seven races for circuit judge and county judge on the ballot in Broward County in 2024, the Dolphin Democrats LGBTQ+ political club and the Broward Republican Party, agree on the best candidate in three races. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for circuit judge 

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Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circuit judge was in 1801

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“Circuit judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circuit%20judge. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

circuit judge

noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court

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