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Judges

American  
[juhj-iz] / ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges and covering the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul. Jud., Judg.

Judges British  
/ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the book of the Old Testament recounting the history of Israel under the warrior champions and national leaders known as judges from the death of Joshua to the birth of Samuel

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Judges are deeply divided on how this fits with the 4th Amendment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Judges unanimously concluded that they could not do so without a transfer of powers from Westminster - known as a "section 30 order" - as happened ahead of the previous vote in 2014.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Judges in Nevada and Massachusetts have temporarily banned Kalshi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Judges described Adolescence's Cooper as a "natural talent", with "a performance of phenomenal skill in a demanding, uncompromising role".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Judges are just as reluctant to second-guess an officer’s motives as they are to second-guess prosecutors’.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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