être juge et partie

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French

Etymology

Literally, to be judge and party.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ.tʁə ʒyʒ e paʁ.ti/
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Verb

être juge et partie

  1. to act as judge in an affair in which one has a stake
    On ne peut être à la fois juge et partie.You cannot be both the player and the referee.

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