chief justice

chief jus·tice

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Definitions of chief justice words

countable noun chief justice A Chief Justice is the most important judge of a court of law, especially a supreme court. 3
noun chief justice (in any of several Commonwealth countries) the judge presiding over a supreme court 3
noun chief justice (in the US) the presiding judge of a court composed of a number of members 3
noun chief justice the presiding judge of a court made up of several judges 3
noun chief justice Law. the presiding judge of a court having several members. 1
noun chief justice (initial capital letters). Official title Chief Justice of the United States. the presiding judge of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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