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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 told the court he had read victim impact statements.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2024

Judge Lynch rejected that argument, saying the medical exemption was in keeping with the goals the regulation meant to accomplish.

From New York Times Oct. 29, 2021

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

When the pursuit commenced Dick Tarleton was out of sight, and neither Judge Lynch nor his jury ever set eyes upon him again.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne

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