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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.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

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

Judge Lynch was very much wanted on the diggings of McIvor—as well as throughout all Victoria, during the first three years after gold had been discovered there.

From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.

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