Magistracy
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The office or authority of a magistrate; the collective body of magistrates.
The magistracy played a crucial role in maintaining local law and order.
Forms
- magistracies
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Commentary
Refers broadly to the institution or body of magistrates rather than an individual magistrate.
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