Judges

noun

Judg·​es ˈjə-jəz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

Examples of Judges in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, the largest cadre of Administrative Law Judges—more than 1,500 ALJ’s— make decisions in over a half million hearings and appeals each year at the Social Security Administration. Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2024 The program announced by 52 District Court Judges Kelley Kostin and Joseph G. Fabrizio will waive late fees and default judgment fees on outstanding civil infraction tickets after residents pay the original amount and if applicable, a Secretary of State clearance fee. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024 Top Chef Recap: Buddha Lo Recognizes Those Reactions from the Judges: 'Not Good' After wrapping the Quickfire (which Dan won) and shopping, the team all boarded the MS Eurodam. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 Boone & Crockett Club procedures require that any potential world record score be verified by either an Awards Program Judges Panel or a Special Judges Panel. Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 2 May 2024 Walsh Bradley has also served on several boards, including for the International Judicial Academy and the International Association of Women Judges. Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024 Trump Judges have denied former President Donald Trump’s recent requests to dismiss three criminal cases against him. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 Judge Hardwick has served as circuit judge since 2001, and in August, became the president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Court Judges, according to AL.com. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 Last August, he was named president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Court Judges. Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Judges was in the 14th century

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“Judges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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Judges

noun
Judg·​es ˈjəj-əz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible
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