judgeship  /ˈdʒədʒ ˌʃɪp/ ? Meaning of "judgeship"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the position of judge

Usage(s):

  1. The New Deal wants to give him the judgeship, now vacant.
  2. One important factor that weighed heavily in favor of Burger accepting the judgeship was his wife's health.
  3. At stake was the House seat of Democrat Paul Kilday, who resigned to accept a federal judgeship.

Quotes

  1. "His performance as US attorney for the Northern District of Indiana has been nothing short of remarkable, and I am confident that he will approach his judgeship with the same enthusiasm and proficiency," Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., said in...
    on Jun 28, 2007 By: Richard Lugar Source: Examiner.com

  2. "There's a difference in how Democrat judgeship nominations get treated by Republicans and how Republican nominations are treated by Democrats," said Hatch, who announced Friday he would oppose Kagan.
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Orrin Hatch Source: The Free Lance-Star

  3. "There hasn't been a new permanent judgeship for the Eastern District of California since 1978, and since that time this district has seen explosive growth - in population and in prisons," says Ms. Feinstein. "The caseload is so heavy that it...
    on Jan 10, 2009 By: Dianne Feinstein Source: Central Valley Business Times

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