circuit judge

noun

: a judge who holds a circuit court

Examples of circuit judge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 But while revisions could be coming, state lawyers Thursday argued that an appeals court should reject a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that would force changes in the financial impact statement. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024 But circuit judges, on a daily basis, might have the broadest reach and greatest impact. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for circuit judge 

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Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circuit judge was in 1801

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“Circuit judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circuit%20judge. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Legal Definition

circuit judge

noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court

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