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

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

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

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

Mr. Kang said he had no intention of deceiving Judge Lynch and pointed out that the application mentions numerous times that the F.B.I. had obtained documents from the S.E.C.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2010

Judge Lynch regards affairs of honour in a very different light, I guess.

From The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

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