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Judges

American  
[juhj-iz] / ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz /

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 British  
/ 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

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Judges unanimously concluded that they could not do so without a transfer of powers from Westminster - known as a "section 30 order" - as happened ahead of the previous vote in 2014.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Judges are still reluctant to bring down the hammer for AI-fabrications if lawyers acknowledge their fault and “throw themselves on the mercy of the court,” Volokh says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Judges described Adolescence's Cooper as a "natural talent", with "a performance of phenomenal skill in a demanding, uncompromising role".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Judges Gary Katzmann, an Obama appointee, and Judge Timothy Reif, a Trump appointee, were also on the panel that ruled against Trump’s tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“And the bobby replies, ‘There’s no Quinzy in the Directory of Judges, is what I’m saying.’

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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