district judge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of district judge
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Northamptonshire Police failed to release the body-worn video to her, despite being ordered to do so by the Information Commissioner and a district judge.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
A federal district judge refused on Tuesday Elon Musk’s request to dismiss a government lawsuit over Musk’s late filings with the U.S.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
A federal district judge in the Cook case ruled that the president cannot fire a Fed member based on activities that occurred before the person was appointed to the office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Had the three-member panel not acted, the ruling, by a federal district judge, would have required immediate changes to policies at hundreds of school systems up and down the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
“Well, the district judge, Nate Jaramillo, hasn’t decided on that,” Bookman answered.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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