Jueces (en. Judges)

[ˈxwe.θes]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Authority that decides in legal matters.
Judges are responsible for interpreting the law.
Los jueces son responsables de interpretar la ley.
Members of a court who evaluate evidence and testimonies.
The judges heard the case during the hearing.
Los jueces escucharon el caso durante la audiencia.
Public officials responsible for administering justice.
The judicial system is based on the impartiality of judges.
El sistema judicial se basa en la imparcialidad de los jueces.

Etymology

The term 'jueces' comes from the Latin 'judex', which means 'the one who says' or 'the one who judges'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

judge and party
a person who has an interest in a matter.
juez y parte
to give the verdict
to make a decision or judgment in a case.
dar el veredicto
to do justice
to act to restore equity in a situation.
hacer justicia

Related Words

court
Place where justice is administered.
juzgado
legal
Related to law or legal matters.
jurídico
justice
Moral principle that requires fairness in the treatment of individuals.
justicia

Slang Meanings

Judges who are perceived as very strict.
That judge is a true 'fear prosecutor'.
Ese juez es un verdadero 'fiscal del miedo'.
Judges who prefer lenient sentences.
That judge is known as 'compassionate' among lawyers.
Ese juez es conocido como 'compasivo' entre los abogados.