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Judge Lynch

American  

noun

  1. the personification of lynch law.


Etymology

Origin of Judge Lynch

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

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In his ruling on Wednesday, Judge Lynch said he would not "give reasons at this stage for the admission of statements but shall do so in due course, if necessary".

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Judge Lynch said his decision came after careful consideration.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Warhol’s Prince series, Judge Lynch wrote, “retains the essential elements of the Goldsmith photograph without significantly adding to or altering those elements.”

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022

Yes—the DOJ beat some of the old dead horses, but it was interesting to see the extent to which Judge Lynch was on the same page as them.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2018

In the evening the men went to the saloon in a body, and standing at the bar indulged in much defiant language of Judge Lynch and his party.

From Dorothy's Double Volume III (of 3) by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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