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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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All seven men spoke only to confirm their names when they appeared before magistrates in Norwich earlier.

From BBC • May 22, 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

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

Unlike judges and magistrates, who were automatically permitted access to prisons, members of Parliament had to request permission to visit a prison.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela