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/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/ · mag·is·trates
noun
- A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. The magistrate presided over the trial with fairness and impartiality.
noun
- A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome. In ancient Rome, magistrates held significant power and influence.
noun
- A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions. The mayor of the city served as a magistrate for the local court.
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Did you know? The term 'magistrate' has been used in various forms since ancient times, with the first recorded use dating back to the 14th century.