judex

/ˈdʒuːdɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A judge, especially one appointed by the Roman state to hear cases.

“The Roman Republic appointed several judex to handle the growing number of cases.”

2. noun

A Latin term used in law and used in the name of some courts, such as the Judex Curiae.

“The Judex Curiae was a Roman court that advised the Roman Senate.”

Synonyms

  • judge
  • jurist

Antonyms

  • defendant