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honored judge
[ˈɒnərd dʒʌdʒ]
noun phrase
pl: honored judges
ilustríssimo juiz / vossa excelência
1.
A formal and respectful form of address for a judge in court proceedings
Honored judge, I respectfully submit this evidence to the court.
Ilustríssimo juiz, respeitosamente submeto esta prova ao tribunal.
2.
A title used to show deference and respect to a judicial officer
The attorney approached the bench and said, 'Honored judge, may I present my closing argument?'
O advogado se aproximou do tribunal e disse: 'Ilustríssimo juiz, posso apresentar meu argumento final?'
Synonyms
your honor
esteemed judge
respected judge
your excellency
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ilustríssimo juiz / vossa excelência
Standard formal address in Brazilian courts
Portugal
senhor juiz / excelentíssimo senhor juiz
Portuguese courts use similar formal addressing conventions
Formal Legal Context
meritíssimo juiz
Alternative formal title meaning 'most worthy judge'
Related Idioms & Phrases
approach the bench
address the court
show respect to the court
in the presence of the judge
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