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magistrate

[maj-uh-streyt, -strit] / ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪt, -strɪt /
NOUN
civil officer
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Bonta had earlier questioned whether Bianco had concealed important information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"A medical board will examine you, and a district magistrate will decide who you are. It's invasive -- and strikes at dignity and autonomy."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The magistrate denied them bail, according to their lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

All the suspects deny any intention to kill, according to the investigating magistrate.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The magistrate was said to have the ear of the emperor's most trusted advisor, and his own son was king of a neighboring city.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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