Chief Justice (Noun)
Meaning
The judge who presides over a supreme court.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Chief Justice of the United States presides over the Supreme Court and plays a crucial role in interpreting the Constitution.
- After a lengthy career as a judge, she was appointed Chief Justice and went on to lead the court with integrity and wisdom.
- As Chief Justice, he has the responsibility of presiding over impeachment trials of the President in the Senate.
- The outgoing Chief Justice has been a powerful force in shaping the country's legal landscape over the past decade.
- When the President of the country steps down or is removed, the Chief Justice administers the oath of office to the new president.