subjudge

/ˈsʌbdʒaɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who assists a judge, especially in a court of law, or one who presides over a minor court or tribunal.

“The subjudge reviewed the case and made a decision, but the plaintiff still felt the verdict was unfair.”

Synonyms

  • assistant judge
  • junior judge

Antonyms

  • chief justice
  • senior judge