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district judge

American  

noun

  1. any judge of a federal district court.


Etymology

Origin of district judge

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

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The settlement, which still requires the approval of District Judge Arun Subramanian, comes just days after the antitrust trial began in New York.

From Barron's

District Judge Eli Richardson ordered quick responses in the case, directing the government to file a written justification this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

District Judge Dabney Friedrich at a hearing last week questioned why the FTC issued “an incredibly invasive demand” but didn’t immediately rule on NewsGuard’s request.

From The Wall Street Journal

In his ruling, US District Judge Royce Lamberth determined that Lake's appointment as senior advisor to the agency was made "in violation of the Appointments Clause and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act."

From Barron's

District Judge Christopher Williams said there was "considerable animosity" between all involved.

From BBC