purple judge en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because in most cases their dress code would include a purple or lilac robe or sash or tippet of some kind.
Meanings
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(UK) A circuit court judge.
The criminal defendant sees a difference between a 'red judge' and a purple judge.
2012, David Kelly, Gary Slapper, Sourcebook on English Legal System, page 174:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| purple judges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |