magistrate

Example Sentences

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"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

The judgement on Wednesday said it agreed with the magistrate that proceedings had "been instituted when the first written charge was issued on 21 May".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Singh, a citizen of India who lacks legal status in the U.S., was detained by ICE after a magistrate judge ordered him released on bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The magistrate wanted two hundred and fifty rubles in thirty days.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack