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Meanings of senior judge in English

Catalan
estatus sènior

Form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems.

estatus sènior
Usage of senior judge in English
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The victims have included a senior judge and a local interior minister.
Reuters
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Wahle's father went on to become the most senior judge in Austria.
The Guardian
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A senior judge read it out at a news conference on July 24.
Reuters
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A more senior judge heard the Home Office's request to appeal.
The Guardian
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This inquiry is headed by a senior judge, Lord Justice Pitchford.
The Guardian
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Traverso is ranked as the the second most senior judge in the Western Cape.
The South African
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Shaikh Ahmad, the second most senior judge in the province, was killed last night.
The Irish Times
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As a principle there is nothing wrong with an attorney general becoming a senior judge.
The Irish Times
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Perhaps I can explain this with a quote from a very senior judge, Lord Denning.
The Guardian
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She insists her job should pass to the next most senior judge on the court.
The Irish Times
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Last month, gunmen killed a senior judge who was the head of the Karkh courthouse.
The Irish Times
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Mr Higgins said on Sunday he had learned of the senior judge's death with great sadness.
The Irish Times
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The senior judge had half-risen, his wig awry, his hands gripping the arms of the chair.
Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate
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The indictment decision rests with a senior judge.
Reuters
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Prime Minister David Cameron set up an inquiry into newspaper practices, headed by senior judge Brian Leveson.
Reuters
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Jonathan Sumption, a former senior judge, told BBC radio that such a letter would not be legal.
Reuters
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Translations for senior judge
Senior judge across language varieties
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United States of America
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