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magistrates

NOUN

civil officer

Synonyms

STRONG

bailiff judge justice

WEAK

JP justice of the peace

Example Sentences

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Despite the letters, the pensioner was still convicted of a crime in the Single Justice Procedure, a fast-track court process where magistrates hand out convictions and punishments in private hearings.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Jamie Fountain, 24, and Ellie Ireland, 23, appeared before magistrates in Luton charged with multiple offences between them following the crash.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Her appointment as the National Assembly’s president in 2006 gave her a central role in selecting judges—especially Supreme Court magistrates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Sir Andrew said he was confident the new approach could be adopted nationwide, though it would take time to train advisers, court staff, judges and magistrates.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

While the Bunga was the most influential political body in the Transkei, its resolutions were advisory and its decisions subject to review by white magistrates.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela