What is an 'ecumenical abuser'?

[Uzoma]

I hear Judge Judy say that she is one quite often . . .

[mike11111]

She doesn't care whom she abuses - all and sundry.

[rowanwitch]

An equal opportunities old bat

[jno]

or maybe she just abuses ecumenicals

[Frank97]

Found this

''I think he may be referring to the common usage, "I’m/he’s an ecumenical ___", as an ecumenical abuser (who abuses both sides, both parties, both groups equally). Synonymous with "equal opportunity" (as an equal-opportunity abuser).''

[Old_Geezer]

That would be an ecumenical question.

[tonywiltshire]

It is not a programme I have seen but I understand it is American law, which has some similarity with English law but is not the same, the adjective ecumenical refers to the representation of the various Christian churches, so I suppose it may mean someone who abuses all sides, as D97 says. It is not a phase I have heard used in English law and if I did I would ask for a definition.

[FredPuli43]

Strictly speaking it would be abusing all the Christian churches, if Collins is correct: "of or relating to the Christian church throughout the world".

Judge Judy saying "catholic abuser" would be better, but I do see a difficulty with that! After all, 'catholic' does mean 'universal','all inclusive', 'relating to all men'.

[mickrog]

lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvvwNR3vF44

[Uzoma]

Thanks everyone for all of your answers!

[gimme3pleez]

In law, ecumenical means “universal” An “ecumenical abuser, abuses both sides, plaintiff and defendant alike.