magistrate
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/ · UK /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
Forms: magistrates
magistrate means: A court official who judges certain cases and has less power than some other judges.
noun
A court official who judges certain cases and has less power than some other judges.
- The magistrate ordered him to pay a fine.
- She appeared before a magistrate on Monday.
- Two magistrates heard the case.
An official who has authority to govern an area or manage public affairs.
- The district magistrate managed local public affairs.
- A new magistrate was appointed to govern the town.
- The city’s magistrates met to discuss food supplies.
Questions about magistrate
What does magistrate mean?
A court official who judges certain cases and has less power than some other judges.
What is magistrate in other languages?
Türkçe: sulh hâkimi · Español: magistrado · Français: magistrat · Deutsch: Richter · Italiano: magistrato · 日本語: 治安判事
How do you pronounce magistrate?
In American English /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/; in British English /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/.
How do you use magistrate in a sentence?
The magistrate ordered him to pay a fine. She appeared before a magistrate on Monday.
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