Definition

The position or role of a judge, including the authority to make legal decisions and judgments.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her judgeship in the local court.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to get a judgeship?

Not really, but it must require a lot of experience and education.

Yeah, I heard you need to be a lawyer for many years before applying for a judgeship.

That makes sense; they need someone with solid legal knowledge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Judgeship is formed from "judge" (from Old French *juger*, meaning to decide or to form an opinion) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "judgeship" refers to the state or condition of being a judge.

Memory Tip

Think of the role of a judge, who is someone that makes decisions ('judge') and the '-ship' indicating a state or position. This helps you remember that judgeship is the position of being a judge.

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