(UK, historical) The presiding judge of the English Exchequer of Pleas.
(UK, historical) The presiding judge of the English Exchequer of Pleas.
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(England, historical) One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions, so called from the place where he sits, the other of the two being the tubman.
(US) The principal, presiding, or most senior judge of especially a lower level court or of a circuit.
The male ruler of a barony.
(US) One of the judges who preside over the sessions and deliberations of a court, while also overseeing the administration of the court.
(Scotland) The chief magistrate of a Scottish barony or part of a county, with functions like a sheriff's.