purple judge

English

Etymology

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

Noun

purple judge (plural purple judges)

  1. (UK, law) A circuit court judge.
    • 2012, David Kelly, Gary Slapper, Sourcebook on English Legal System, page 174:
      The criminal defendant sees a difference between a 'red judge' and a purple judge.

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