Magistracies
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪsiz/
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- (n.) Plural of magistracy.
The ancient republic was governed by several magistracies, each with distinct powers.
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Use 'magistracies' strictly as the plural form of 'magistracy' to avoid redundancy in definitions.
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