- plural of magistrate.
magistrates
Example Sentences
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Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, appeared via video link at Southampton Magistrates Court.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Ahmed, of Walthamstow, north-east London, has been bailed and is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates on 16 June.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Magistrates were persuaded to delay the hearing until Monday.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
He was due to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court later on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
It resulted in additional numbers being added to the bench of Magistrates, and the Governor and Council availed themselves of this affair to urge upon the Government the necessity of having a Chief Justice.
From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.