Magistrate

usgb/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
noun

A person who is in charge of applying laws, usually in a local area.

The magistrate issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
Visual representation of "magistrate" - A person who is in charge of applying laws, usually in a local area

Often appears as...

  • local magistrate
  • chief magistrate

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Legal Authority

Magistrates have the power to enforce the law and issue punishments or orders.

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The magistrate fined the shop for trading illegally.
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Local Jurisdiction

Magistrates typically work in local courts, handling minor legal cases such as traffic violations.

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She appeared before the local magistrate for a speeding ticket.
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Lesser Offenses

A magistrate deals with less serious offenses, not high-profile criminal cases.

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The magistrate heard several cases of shoplifting today.
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