- plural of magistrate.
magistrates
Example Sentences
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He is due before Portsmouth magistrates on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He has appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg where he confirmed his name and was told a further court hearing would take place on 22 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
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
The local magistrates had become increasingly nervous of invasion by the Seljuk Turks or even Frankish armies all the way from the western edge of the world.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
