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In 2022, a Waukesha County circuit judge agreed with the business lobby but stayed the implementation of the decision pending appeals, essentially leaving the spills law in place for the time being.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024
For example, in the seven races for circuit judge and county judge on the ballot in Broward County in 2024, the Dolphin Democrats LGBTQ+ political club and the Broward Republican Party, agree on the best candidate in three races.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
At one point last week, Dunn was minutes away from getting out of prison after the circuit judge, Jason Sengheiser, threatened a warden with contempt if he wasn't released.
—CBS News, 30 July 2024
These are not qualities that would translate well to the duties of a circuit judge.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
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“Circuit judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circuit%20judge. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
Legal Definition
circuit judge
noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court
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