- plural of magistrate.
magistrates
Example Sentences
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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
Instead, she said magistrates in Oldham made the decision to name and shame her following a conviction for an anti-social behaviour order following an incident at the town's main bus station.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
All seven men spoke only to confirm their names when they appeared before magistrates in Norwich earlier.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
His satchel is stuffed with sealed letters, scouting reports from surrounding outposts, receipts of sale, and several leather folios engraved with the crest of local magistrates, bound for the Capital King of Samarkand.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
