judgeship

British

/ ˈdʒʌdʒˌʃɪp /

noun

the position, office, or function of a judge

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As Francisco Amador, he failed in a 2024 run for a judgeship in Imperial County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In the meeting at which Mr. Bratt allegedly threatened Mr. Nauta’s attorney over the judgeship, other prosecutors were in the room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

At worst, he is in line for a judgeship.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

President Obama appointed Tanya Chutkan to a federal judgeship in 2014.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2024

His health alone caused him to give up his practice and take a County Court judgeship.

From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)

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