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magistracy

[maj-uh-struh-see]
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noun, plural mag·is·tra·cies.
  1. the office or function of a magistrate.
  2. a body of magistrates.
  3. the district under a magistrate.
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Also mag·is·tra·ture [maj-uh-strey-cher] /ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪ tʃər/.

Origin of magistracy

First recorded in 1570–80; magistr(ate) + -acy
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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, right

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Historical Examples of magistracy

  • He had taken to himself every title, united every magistracy in his person.

    The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete

    Emile Zola

  • The select judges are to be appointed by the magistrates, who are to choose one from every magistracy.

    Laws

    Plato

  • All magistrates, whatever be their tenure of office, must give an account of their magistracy.

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    Plato

  • But why should we be obedient to the magistracy for God's sake?

  • This is said of magistracy in general, and is a doctrine for every one (to receive).

British Dictionary definitions for magistracy

magistracy

magistrature (ˈmædʒɪstrəˌtjʊə)

noun plural -cies or -tures
  1. the office or function of a magistrate
  2. magistrates collectively
  3. the district under the jurisdiction of a magistrate
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