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1. Cards. Jack.
2. Journal.
3. Judge.
4. Justice.
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Gard⋅ner

  [gahrd-ner]
–noun
1. Erle Stanley  [url] , 1889–1970, U.S. writer of detective stories.
2. Dame Helen (Louise), 1908–86, British educator and literary critic.
3. Isabella Stewart, 1840–1924, U.S. art collector.
4. John (Champ⋅lin, Jr.)  [champ-lin] , 1933–82, U.S. novelist and critic.
5. John W(illiam), 1912–2002, U.S. educator and author: Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 1965–68.
6. a city in N Massachusetts. 17,900.
7. a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “gardener.”
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J.  
abbr.  
  1. Japanese
  2. judge
  3. justice
judge   (jŭj)   
v.   judged, judg·ing, judg·es

v.   tr.
  1. To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character.
    1. Law To hear and decide on in a court of law; try: judge a case.
    2. Obsolete To pass sentence on; condemn.
    3. To act as one appointed to decide the winners of: judge an essay contest.
  3. To determine or declare after consideration or deliberation.
  4. Informal To have as an opinion or assumption; suppose: I judge you're right.
  5. Bible To govern; rule. Used of an ancient Israelite leader.
v.   intr.
  1. To form an opinion or evaluation.
  2. To act or decide as a judge.
n.  
  1. One who judges, especially:
    1. One who makes estimates as to worth, quality, or fitness: a good judge of used cars; a poor judge of character.
    2. Abbr. J. Law A public official who hears and decides cases brought before a court of law.
    3. Law A bankruptcy referee.
    4. One appointed to decide the winners of a contest or competition.
    5. A leader of the Israelites during a period of about 400 years between the death of Joshua and the accession of Saul.
    6. Judges (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Judg. or Jgs or Jg See Table at Bible.
  2. Bible
    1. A leader of the Israelites during a period of about 400 years between the death of Joshua and the accession of Saul.
    2. Judges (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Judg. or Jgs or Jg See Table at Bible.

[Middle English jugen, from Anglo-Norman juger, from Latin iūdicāre, from iūdex, iūdic-, judge; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: These nouns denote persons who make decisions that determine or settle points at issue. A judge is one capable of making rational, dispassionate, and wise decisions: In this case, the jury members are the judges of the truth.
An arbitrator is either appointed or derives authority from the consent of the disputants: An experienced arbitrator mediated the contract dispute.
An arbiter is one whose opinion or judgment is recognized as being unassailable or binding: The critic considered himself an arbiter of fine literature.
A referee is an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case: The referee handled many bankruptcy cases each month.
An umpire is a person appointed to settle an issue that arbitrators are unable to resolve: The umpire studied complex tax cases.
In sports referee and umpire refer to officials who enforce the rules and settle points at issue.
jus·tice   (jŭs'tĭs)   
n.  
  1. The quality of being just; fairness.
    1. The principle of moral rightness; equity.
    2. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness.
    3. The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law.
    4. Law The administration and procedure of law.
    5. A judge.
    6. A justice of the peace.
    1. The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law.
    2. Law The administration and procedure of law.
    3. A judge.
    4. A justice of the peace.
  4. Conformity to truth, fact, or sound reason: The overcharged customer was angry, and with justice.
  5. Abbr. J. Law
    1. A judge.
    2. A justice of the peace.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin iūstitia, from iūstus, just; see just1.]
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Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Main Entry: J.
Function: abbreviation
1judge
2justice
3judgment
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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J.
  1. Japanese
  2. Journal
  3. judge
  4. justice
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