- plural of magistrate.
magistrates
Example Sentences
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He is due before Portsmouth magistrates on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He has appeared before magistrates in the city for a plea hearing.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The suspect, from the Fürstenfeldbruck district, will be brought before magistrates later on Sunday, according to German news agency DPA.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Freymond, who had been accused by a number of former clients of siphoning away their assets, was questioned by French investigating magistrates in July 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
At Mqhekezweni I had met many white traders and government officials, including magistrates and police officers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
