The term DEMAND JUDGE can be broken down into three crossword solutions: RANSOM (6 letters), ORDER (5 letters), and DUN (3 letters). RANSOM is a payment made to secure the release of a kidnapped person or to prevent a threatened harm. ORDER is an authoritative command or instruction to do something. DUN is an archaic term meaning to demand payment of a debt. Together, these three words suggest that a Demand Judge is someone who is responsible for demanding payment of a debt or RANSOM in ORDER to secure the release of a kidnapped person or to prevent a threatened harm.