district judge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of district judge
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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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
In this case, it would be either a U.S. magistrate judge or U.S. district judge.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
Most federal cases go before a district judge, and they may be appealed first to a U.S. appeals court and then the Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
A US district judge in Washington has ruled that Facebook-parent Meta Platforms did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisitions of photo-sharing app Instagram and messaging service WhatsApp more than a decade ago.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
After court battles stretching back to 1954, a federal district judge in 1970 issued a desegregation plan for the city.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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