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    Hukom (en. Judge)

    hu-kóm

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who gives a verdict in a legal matter.
    The judge rendered a decision in the theft case.
    Ang hukom ay nagbigay ng desisyon sa kaso ng pagnanakaw.
    An official with the authority to adjudicate legal reasons.
    The judge set the time for the hearing.
    Tinatakdaan ng hukom ang oras ng paglilitis.
    A term for anyone who holds power in adjudication.
    As a judge, it is his responsibility to listen to testimonies.
    Bilang hukom, kanyang responsibilidad ang makinig sa mga patotoo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'juez' meaning judge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Judge of truth
    A judge who adjudicates according to the truth.
    Hukom ng katotohanan

    Related Words

    court
    An institution where trials and other legal processes take place.
    hukuman
    prosecution
    The process of filing a case against someone in court.
    pagsasakdal

    Slang Meanings

    dude
    Hey, dude! Let's go hang out.
    Hoy, hukom! Tara na, gala tayo.
    judge
    The judge outside has so much to say, but it's okay.
    Ang hukom sa labas ay sobrang daming sabi, pero okay lang.
    boss
    You're the boss here, so you should be the one followed.
    Ikaw ang hukom dito, kaya dapat ikaw ang masunod.