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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 Soldier F judgement, Judge Lynch said that some of the soldiers had perjured themselves.

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Judge Lynch said he had listened "very carefully" to two days of legal arguments on the defence application to dismiss.

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In court on Thursday, Judge Lynch rejected a bid to have the case against Soldier F dismissed.

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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".

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Judge Lynch said his decision came after careful consideration.

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