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judgeship

British  
/ ˈdʒʌdʒˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position, office, or function of a judge

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She lost a campaign for a judgeship in 2022 and two years later assumed her position in the county counsel’s justice and safety division, where she supervises litigation and advises county departments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He resigned his judgeship in 2023 after he confirmed his relationship with Freeman to The Wall Street Journal and the federal appeals court that appointed him to the bench found probable cause he committed misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

At worst, he is in line for a judgeship.

From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2024

His 2006 bid for the Texas House failed, as did his 2010 campaign for a Montgomery County judgeship.

From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2024

He was, however, too prominent to be allowed to remain in private life, and was elected to a judgeship of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

From Famous American Statesmen by Sarah Knowles Bolton

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