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magistrate

UK
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
US
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

Translations

magistratenoun
magistrates
pl
UK
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
US
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
The magistrate listened carefully to the evidence before making a decision on the case.
Le magistrat a écouté attentivement les preuves avant de prendre une décision dans cette affaire.
The town's magistrate was responsible for overseeing the local elections.
Le magistrat de la ville était chargé de superviser les élections locales.
Additional translations
jugeDans le sens de juge de première instance ou de juridiction inférieure.
Synonyms
justice
arbiter
lawgiver
official
magistracy
judge
magistrateadjective
UK
/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
US
/ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "magistrate judge").
de magistratEmploi attributif.
The case was assigned to a magistrate judge for preliminary proceedings.
L'affaire a été confiée à un juge de magistrat pour les procédures préliminaires.

Definitions

magistratenoun
A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses, preliminary hearings, etc.
The magistrate listened carefully to the evidence before making a decision on the case.
A local official exercising administrative and often judicial functions.
The town's magistrate was responsible for overseeing the local elections.
magistrateadjective
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a magistrate or magistrates.
The case was assigned to a magistrate judge for preliminary proceedings.
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