circuit judge
a judge of a circuit court.
Origin of circuit judge
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How to use circuit judge in a sentence
It was characteristic of our circuit judge that he should have voiced his curiosity aloud.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. CobbSome of the heirs and next of kin appealed to the circuit judge, who confirmed the decree of the Surrogate.
The Curiosities and Law of Wills | John ProffattA circuit judge of Kentucky once remarked, very appropriately, that a hog seemed of more value in his district than a human life.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G MutzenbergNow the State government and the circuit judge began to take a hand in the matter.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G MutzenbergThe presiding circuit judge was soon afterwards, the following January, brought before the Legislature on impeachment proceedings.
Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies | Chas. G Mutzenberg
British Dictionary definitions for circuit judge
British a judge presiding over a county court or crown court
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