judge

judge
An officer so named in his commission, who presides in some court; a public officer, appointed to preside and to administer the law in a court of justice; the chief member of a court, and charged with the control of proceedings and the decision of questions of law or discretion. Todd v. U. S., 158 U.S. 278, 15 S.Ct. 889, 39 L.Ed. 982.
A public officer who, by virtue of his office, is clothed with judicial authority. State ex rel. Mayer v. City of Cincinnati, 60 Ohio App. 119, 19 N.E.2d 902.
Presiding officer of court. State v. Horn, 336 Mo. 524, 79 S.W.2d 1044, 1045.
Any officer authorized to function as or for judge in doing specified acts. In re Roberts' Estate, 49 Cal.App.2d 71, 120 P.2d 933, 937.
"Judge", "justice", and "court" are often used synonymously or interchangeably.
See also magistrate

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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