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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

COURT OFFICIALC1

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.

Similar words: judge, justice of the peace

Common phrases: local magistrate, before a magistrate, magistrate court

CIVIL OFFICIALC2

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.

Similar words: administrator, civil official

Common phrases: district magistrate, chief magistrate, civil magistrate

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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