chief justice

noun

Meaning

The presiding judge of a supreme court or high court, responsible for administrative duties and leading the court's deliberations.

Examples

The Chief Justice delivered the majority opinion in the landmark constitutional ruling.
As the new Chief Justice, she focused on streamlining the court's case management system.

Synonyms: head judge, presiding judge, chief magistrate

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chief justice

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃiːf ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Definition

The presiding judge of a supreme court or high court, responsible for administrative duties and leading the court's deliberations.

Examples

The Chief Justice delivered the majority opinion in the landmark constitutional ruling.
As the new Chief Justice, she focused on streamlining the court's case management system.

Synonyms of chief justice

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