sit in judgement

verb

to perform the role of a judge; to take on the power of judgement

Meanings

verbsit in judgement (third-person singular simple present sits in judgement, present participle sitting in judgement, simple past and past participle sat in judgement)

present singular third person sits in judgement · participle present sitting in judgement · participle past sat in judgement · past sat in judgement

  1. to perform the role of a judge; to take on the power of judgement

    Synonyms: adjudicate, adjudicate, judge

Synonyms & antonyms

verbto perform the role of a judge; to take on the power of judgement

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sit in judgement,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sit%20in%20judgement.

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