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

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Judge Lynch said his decision came after careful consideration.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

It was irrelevant that the new images were instantly recognizable as Warhols, Judge Lynch wrote.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022

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

With impatience Judge Lynch and his jurors await the hunter’s return.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne

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