magistrate
noun
a civil officer charged with the administration of the law.
magistrates
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pluralof magistrate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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District Judge Briony Clarke said the case could be tried in the magistrates court, but Toney elected for a Crown Court trial in front of a judge and jury.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
A 20-year-old man, Diego Farquharson, of Birchen Grove, Brent, has been charged with assisting an offender and is due to appear before magistrates on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
He has appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg where he confirmed his name and was told a further court hearing would take place on 22 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Freymond, who had been accused by a number of former clients of siphoning away their assets, was questioned by French investigating magistrates in July 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
At Mqhekezweni I had met many white traders and government officials, including magistrates and police officers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
