- plural of magistrate.
magistrates
Example Sentences
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She was given a conditional discharge by magistrates, following the incident which happened before she became an MP.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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
He and the government find themselves caught between an increasingly incensed public and a justice system whose magistrates and prosecutors refuse to be made scapegoats.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Foley, 52, was due before Highbury Corner magistrates on Monday accused of breaching the order, but failed to turn up.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Beneath them, a system of magistrates selected to serve by lot was used to carry decisions through.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
