judge

Definition

A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.

Etymology

From Middle English juge, jugge, from Old French juge, from Latin iūdex. Displaced native Middle English deme (from Old English dēma (“judge”)) and demere (from Old English dēmere (“judge”)), see also deemer, deemster.

Example Sentences

• "The parts of a judge in hearing are four: to direct the evidence; to moderate length, repetition, or impertinency of speech; to recapitulate, select, and collate the material points of that which hath been said; and to give the rule or sentence."
• "At a boxing match, the decision of the judges is final."
• "She is a good judge of wine."

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