district judge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of district judge
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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He lost before a federal district judge and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Speaking in court, a district judge said his ruling took into account several mitigating factors, including how her risk of re-offending was "not significant".
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
At the sentencing hearing, the district judge specifically told Hunter: “You have a right to appeal.”
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
A federal district judge on Friday rejected conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s bid to shield Infowars from liquidation, upholding a bankruptcy court ruling that the assets aren’t protected by his personal bankruptcy estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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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