circuit judge

noun

Synonyms of circuit judgenext
: a judge who holds a circuit court

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Jordan, who has served as a circuit judge since 2011, could face a public reprimand for his actions. Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026 Broward has 90 county and circuit judges, and the vast majority of them are competent, ethical and professional. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026 The new documents, released after a circuit judge’s order in the case, show a coordinated effort by state and federal agencies to avoid triggering a need for an environmental review. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circuit judge

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 2 Apr. 2026.

Legal Definition

circuit judge

noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court

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