■ noun
1》 a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
↘a person who decides the results of a competition.
↘a person able or qualified to give an opinion: a good ~ of character.
2》 a leader having temporary authority in ancient Israel in the period between Joshua and the kings.
■ verb form an opinion about.
↘give a verdict on (a case or person) in a law court.
↘decide the results of (a competition).
Derivatives
~ship noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. juge (n.), juger (v.), from L. judex , judic- , from jus 'law' + dicere 'to say'.