circuit judge

noun

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

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In its report to the circuit judge, FDLE said a more advanced lab might be able to do a better job. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 The article quoted the circuit judge Frank Conley. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 The candidates will be interviewed in the coming weeks by circuit judges and the Lake County Bar Association. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers. — CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for circuit judge

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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

noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court

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