Judges

[ juhj-iz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges and covering the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul. : Jud., Judg.

Judges

/ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz /

noun

1. functioning as singular the book of the Old Testament recounting the history of Israel under the warrior champions and national leaders known as judges from the death of Joshua to the birth of Samuel

Example Sentences

The judges who handle arraignments at criminal court in all five boroughs have a small fraction of their usual caseloads.

From The Daily Beast

Some “hanging judges” have handed down hundreds of death sentences at a time.

From The Daily Beast

The judges noted that he told one of the officers he had “copped some lumber.”

From The Daily Beast

It demands only that judges “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour.”

From The Daily Beast

Judges, they wrote, “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour.”

From The Daily Beast

This portrait is thought by some good judges to equal that of Mme. Le Brun.

From Project Gutenberg

An appeal lies from its decision to the court of appeals consisting of three judges.

From Project Gutenberg

He that bringeth the searchers of secrets to nothing, that hath made the judges of the earth as vanity.

From Project Gutenberg

You see, I didn't ask Sir William what he thought, and the natives are poor judges because they don't wear ties.'

From Project Gutenberg

By me kings reign and princes decree justice: by me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

From Project Gutenberg

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