judge
UK: dʒʌdʒ | US: dʒʌdʒ
n. a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
vt. to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something
vi. to act as a judge in a legal proceeding
The word "judge" originates from the Old French jugier, derived from Latin judicare ("to judge, decide"), which combines jus ("law, right") + dicere ("to say, declare"). The silent "e" in Modern English reflects historical spelling conventions. The term has retained its core meaning of legal decision-making while expanding to include broader evaluative contexts.
The judge delivered a fair verdict after reviewing all evidence.
It's not our place to judge others without understanding their circumstances.
She will judge the baking competition based on creativity and taste.
The panel of judges unanimously awarded first prize to the young pianist.
Ancient tribes often asked their elders to judge disputes between members.