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
The question you just posed is one that the district judge, Kate M. Menendez, seems to be nervous about having to hear.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 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
Over the summer, more than 100 retired federal and state judges signed on to a letter addressed to the chief federal district judge in Nevada objecting to Chattah’s appointment.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025
These were grave assertions, reflecting upon the integrity of two respected lawyers and a distinguished district judge, but if even partially true, then the constitutional rights of the defendants had been abused.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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