Judges

[ juhj-iz ]

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

/ 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

Example Sentences

Judges have previously denied his bail requests, citing a risk that he might tamper with witnesses.

From BBC

Judges in Illinois agree it is unfair for the court not to have honoured that agreement.

From BBC

“No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day,” the boss warned Republican senators.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Democrats are trying to stack the Courts with Radical Left Judges on their way out the door," Trump declared.

From Salon

Judges had once declared it Britain's best new building, saying it was "a dynamic, modern and sophisticated exercise in steel, glass and concrete".

From BBC

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