Showing results for magistrates. Search instead for magic_(games).

magistrates

NOUN

civil officer

Synonyms

STRONG

bailiff judge justice

WEAK

JP justice of the peace

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Beccuau has assigned five investigating magistrates to comb through the documents released by the Justice Department and gather testimony from potential victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

On 23 April 2025 he was sentenced by Milton Keynes magistrates to a youth rehabilitation order with intensive supervision and surveillance, ending on 22 October 2025.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been charged with false communications and will appear before magistrates in the city on Monday, West Midlands Police said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

One did not defy magistrates in those days.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela