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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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She wrote to the magistrates setting out the mistake, while her niece also penned a letter explaining that the family was now stepping in to help.

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

It would also introduce mandatory certification by medical boards and district magistrates, with additional approvals for those undergoing gender-affirming surgery.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

For the previous two years, her visits had been stymied by local magistrates and by the repeated bannings that prevented her from traveling.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela