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

Judges can consider history, character, contributions to society, and previous criminal record during sentencing.

From BBC

Judges in multiple district courts, including Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington state, had issued nationwide injunctions halting the order.

From BBC

Judges are still deciding whether a person is safe to go home; the only difference is that now no one can pay their way out of that determination.

From Salon

Judges ruled that distress shown by a complainer at the time of an attack could be used as evidence, making it more likely for cases to reach the required legal threshold to go to court.

From BBC

Judges will hear the arguments of the prosecution, defence and representatives of victims.

From BBC

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