magistrate
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/ noun C1- A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
- A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.
- A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions. · Like other civil servants, Ashok Kumar started his career as an Assistant Collector cum Sub-divisional Magistrate.
- A master's degree.
Plural magistrates
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There was no use appealing to a magistrate.
We had all been warned to appear before the magistrates upon the Thursday; but when the Thursday came there was no occasion for our testimony.
“I demand admittance,” said a loud voice outside the room, “in the name of the law!” As no attempt was made to prevent it, the door was opened, and a magistrate, wearing his official scarf, presented himself, followed by four soldiers and a corporal.
Morrel, addressing the magistrate, whom he evidently knew; “there is doubtless some mistake easily explained.”
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