purple judge

noun

Etymology

So called because in most cases their dress code would include a purple or lilac robe or sash or tippet of some kind.

Definitions

  1. A circuit court judge.

    • The criminal defendant sees a difference between a 'red judge' and a purple judge.

The neighborhood

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