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The prizes of the army, of the church, of the magistracy, could only be secured through her good-will.
FRAGONARDHALDANE MACFALL
But on this particular morning peremptory business connected with the magistracy called the rector away.
FELIX HOLT, THE RADICALGEORGE ELIOT
To the Lieutenants of each county he deputed the right of nominating the magistracy and officers of militia.
THE RISE OF CANADA, FROM BARBARISM TO WEALTH AND CIVILISATIONCHARLES ROGER
The Magistracy has till now only made a minute of the proceedings and will now hold a session to arrive at a decision.
THE LIFE OF LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, VOLUME III (OF 3)ALEXANDER WHEELOCK THAYER
Hence three orders of functions: administration, deputation, and the magistracy, with which latter is connected the bar.
ELEMENTS OF MORALSPAUL JANET
The first concerns a man holding a high rank in the magistracy.
METAPSYCHICAL PHENOMENAJ. MAXWELL
This lady did not escape the watchful eyes of him who represented at once the prefectoral policy, the magistracy, and the police.
CATHOLIC WORLD, VOL. XIII, APRIL TO SEPTEMBER, 1871VARIOUS
Francis de Humillos is considered fit for the magistracy because of his nearness in soling a shoe.
THE CATHOLIC WORLD; VOL. IV.; OCTOBER, 1866, TO MARCH, 1867.E. RAMEUR
The Admiral, stepping ashore, was welcomed by the magistracy, and a solemn procession was immediately formed.
THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, VOLUME II.(OF III) 1566-74JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY
I am not superstitious, but I must confess that she has more than once assisted me materially in my magistracy with her advice.
THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEIIEDWARD GEORGE BULWER-LYTTON

WORDS RELATED TO MAGISTRACY

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