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Meeting judge: primarily, purpose is to dismiss fine (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

junction

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'meeting' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for junction that I've seen before include "Meeting (of roads, etc)" , "meeting-place" , "that may have box on either side" , "Motorway exit" , "Where roads meet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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