trial judge
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916)
Definitions from Case Law
From 315 U.S. 60 - Glasser v. United States · 1942Most cited · 26,381 citing opinions
The judge conducting a jury trial in a federal court is 'not a mere moderator, but is the governor of the trial for the purpose of assuring its proper conduct
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The judge presiding at the trial of a cause.