Judges

noun

Judg·​es ˈjə-jəz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

Examples of Judges in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Grace Bastidas, Editor-in-Chief Meet Our Panel of Judges The Parents editorial team has access to the most current toys and games on the market. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Judges have repeatedly used their platform on the bench to denounce those efforts to downplay the violence on Jan. 6 and cast the rioters as political prisoners. Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 However, Payne’s first X Factor journey came to an end during the Judges' Houses, where judge Cowell, 65, felt the young star wasn’t ready. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 The decisions of the Judges will be final and binding. CNN, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Judges 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Judges was in the 14th century

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“Judges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judges. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Judges

noun
Judg·​es ˈjəj-əz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible
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