n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English juge, from Anglo-French, from Latin judex
Date: 14th century
: one who judges: as a : a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court b often capitalized : a tribal hero exercising leadership among the Hebrews after the death of Joshua c : one appointed to decide in a contest or competition : UMPIRE d : one who gives an authoritative opinion e : CRITIC
– judge · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun