chief justice


Definition: Meaning of, chief justice in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tʃiːf ˈdʒʌstɪs /

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chief justice chief justices
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  1. the most important judge in a court of law, especially the US Supreme Court
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chief justice used in phrases

  • Lord Chief Justice, the
    1. a judge who is second in importance to the Lord Chancellor in the legal system of England and Wales. The Lord Chief Justice is the judge in charge of cases which are judged at a COURT OF APPEAL .
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