magistrate

justice of the peace

noun. someone with minor judicial powers

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "civil officer in charge of administering laws," from Old French magistrat, from Latin magistratus "a magistrate, public functionary," originally "magisterial rank or office," from magistrare "serve as a magistrate," from magister "chief, director" (see master). Related: Magistracy.

Example Sentences formagistrate

In this instance, the populace are more puritanic than the magistrate.

At last, however, a magistrate was found and a private investigation of his case granted.

The magistrate thought a moment, and replied, "Alice Darvil."

At this very moment the soldiers, preceded by a magistrate, entered the room.

The magistrate cast a glance at a small note at the top of his papers.

Then I'd pity and laugh at him, and I go to him preferably to any other magistrate.

Mr. Dunbar, the constable, and Mr. Balderby drove straight to the magistrate's house.

Here Sir Arden Westhorpe, the magistrate, sat at a table writing.

Margaret was in nowise abashed by the presence of the magistrate.

If the magistrate won't give the word, what's the officer to do?'

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