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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Example Sentences

Judges have also issued specific orders to the government not to leave released detainees outside in dangerously cold temperatures, and signaled unease about the nature of some of the arrests that have taken place.

From The Wall Street Journal

Judges concluded that the actions were driven by personal unease and a desire to impose order during night shifts.

From BBC

Judges grilled government lawyers defending the administration’s halt on wind projects in court, asserting that some of their legal arguments didn’t make sense or were “all over the map.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Judges in Paris specialised in tackling organised crime are running the investigation into Orsoni's shooting alongside the regional prosecutor's office in Marseille.

From BBC

Appeared in the January 15, 2026, print edition as 'Judges Uphold California’s District Map'.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• board
• tribunal