The judge
Example: Judge presides over court proceedings and decisions
Definition
"The judge" refers to an official appointed or elected to preside over court proceedings, ensuring legal rules are followed, evidence is properly considered, and fair decisions are made in civil, criminal, or administrative cases.
Etymology
The term "the judge" originates from the Old French word 'juge', derived from the Latin 'judex', combining 'jus' (law) and 'dicere' (to say), meaning 'one who declares the law.' Did you know? The role of a judge has existed since ancient times as a key figure in maintaining justice.
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"The judge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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