This is the 9322nd most frequent Russian word.
судьи
Judges.
The word 'судьи' is used in its plural nominative form, referring to the group of people who are acting as judges in a formal setting.
Судьи внимательно слушали стороны.
The judges carefully listened to the parties.
Here, 'судьи' denotes the individuals responsible for giving judgments during a competition, showcasing a slightly different context from a legal setting.
На турнире судьи оценивали выступления участников.
At the tournament, the judges were evaluating the participants' performances.
In this example, 'судьи' is used in its singular genitive form, indicating possession ('the decisions of the judge').