magistracy
[maj-uh-struh-see]
Also mag·is·tra·ture [maj-uh-strey-cher] /ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪ tʃər/.
Origin of magistracy
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Related Words for magistracy
control, purview, domination, district, power, rule, influence, prerogative, administration, command, supervision, commission, zone, discretion, authority, scope, sovereignty, territory, arbitration, rightExamples from the Web for magistracy
Historical Examples of magistracy
He had taken to himself every title, united every magistracy in his person.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
The select judges are to be appointed by the magistrates, who are to choose one from every magistracy.
LawsPlato
All magistrates, whatever be their tenure of office, must give an account of their magistracy.
LawsPlato
This is said of magistracy in general, and is a doctrine for every one (to receive).
But why should we be obedient to the magistracy for God's sake?
magistracy
magistrature (ˈmædʒɪstrəˌtjʊə)
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