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.

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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

Judges at Manhattan's second circuit of appeals sent the previously dismissed cases back to a lower court for further proceedings, after ruling that a district judge had improperly excluded expert witness testimony.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

The postcards were printed at Hastings-based Judges, which is the UK's last surviving postcard business.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Judges said he had presented no evidence of “actual malice” or knowing falsehoods, citing the doctrine set in the landmark decision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026

Judges that leaned over the bench and asked Brian if he understood where he was to live and why.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen

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