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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

  1. (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:

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purple judges Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

red judge