Magistrates
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Judicial officers of lower courts with limited jurisdiction, often handling minor civil and criminal matters.
The magistrates presided over the preliminary hearing in the criminal case.
Forms
- magistrate
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Commentary
The term typically refers to plural judicial officers; singular form is 'magistrate'.
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