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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 have reached similar conclusions regarding laws in Georgia and Arkansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Judges for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sharply questioned both the federal government and California in a hearing Tuesday, repeatedly emphasizing the lack of clear precedent and constitutional uncertainty of the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Judges then cited these posts to refute the administration’s claims and rule against it.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Judges do not want to see reverts, where a trick has landed but the board is still spinning.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Judges weren’t born wearing wigs and carrying gavels.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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