take the bench
The phrase "take the bench" is commonly used in the legal field to refer to judges assuming their roles in court.
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Definition
B2Judiciary
(formal, US)To assume the role of a judge.
Example
- After years of practicing law, she finally took the bench.
B2Court Proceedings
(formal, US)To begin presiding over a court session.
Example
- The judge took the bench at precisely 9 AM to start the trial.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take the bench":
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