why is the judge called your honor?

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The term "Your Honor" is used to address a judge in a courtroom as a sign of respect. It's a traditional way to show respect to a judge, and is part of proper courtroom etiquette. For example, a lawyer might say "Your Honor, I object to the witness's testimony".

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You can spin it anyway you like but if you call a judge a SOB or a MF'er you will spend some time in a jail cell.

https://www.quora.com/What-s-the-point-of-calling-a-judge-your-honor-Would-anything-change-if-that-rule-was-abolished-and-it-was-simply-changed-to-judge

Calling judges ‘Your Honor’ is un-American
A punishment for not being deferential enough has no place in a democratic society
https://dailycollegian.com/2023/10/calling-judges-your-honor-is-un-american/

“Your Honor” and Other Courtroom Etiquette
https://www.charlestonfamilylawattorney.com/your-honor-and-other-courtroom-etiquette/

Because 'Your Judgefulness' is too long to say?

good question