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presiding judge
裁判長が判決を言い渡した。
The presiding judge handed down the verdict.
裁判長は証人の証言を注意深く聞いた。
The presiding judge listened carefully to the witness's testimony.
裁判長が双方の弁護士に最終弁論の機会を与えた。
The presiding judge gave both lawyers the opportunity for closing arguments.