der Bundesrichter, –
federal judge
Definition & meaning
A Bundesrichter refers to a federal judge in Germany. This person serves as a judge at one of the supreme federal courts, such as the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof), the Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht), the Federal Finance Court (Bundesfinanzhof), the Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht), or the Federal Social Court (Bundessozialgericht).
The role involves presiding over legal cases at the highest judicial level within the federal court system, ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of federal law.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine compound noun derived from two parts:
- Bund: meaning "federation" or "federal".
- Richter: meaning "judge".
It follows the standard declension for masculine nouns. The plural form is identical to the singular form: die Bundesrichter.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Bundesverfassungsrichter (a judge specifically at the Federal Constitutional Court)
- Richter (generic term for judge)
- Justizbeamter (general term for judicial official)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Bundesrichter traf heute eine wichtige Entscheidung.noun
The federal judge made an important decision today.
Können die Bundesrichter dieses neue Gesetz stoppen?noun
Can the federal judges stop this new law?
Welches Urteil hat der Bundesrichter verkündet?noun
Which verdict did the federal judge announce?
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