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Master of the Rolls

British

noun

(in England) a judge of the court of appeal: the senior civil judge in the country and the Keeper of the Records at the Public Record Office

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“Judges do not need to shun the careful use of AI,” said Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos, the second-highest ranking judge in England and Wales.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

The appeal is being heard by three of Britain's most senior judges - Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos; Victoria Sharp, the president of the Queen's Bench Division; and Justice Eleanor King.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2022

Three judges headed by the Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger, are considering applications for permission to appeal.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2012

Master of the Rolls Lord David Neuberger, conceded there has been an increase in courts granting anonymity orders restraining the media from identifying people involved in a lawsuit over a news story.

From BusinessWeek • May 20, 2011

Judge Stewart's residence was the yellow brick house at the corner of Pleasant Street and Morris Street, afterwards the residence of Mr. Alexander Stewart, Master of the Rolls, but not related to Judge James Stewart.

From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.

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