Judge
/ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
The judge presided over the trial impartially.
- (v.) To make a decision or form an opinion about something or someone.
It is unfair to judge someone without knowing their full story.
Forms
- judges
- judged
- judging
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'judge' primarily denotes a court official with authority to adjudicate cases; when used as a verb, it generally involves forming a legal opinion or decision.
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