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Antonyms for magistracy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : maj-uh-struh-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmædʒ ə strə si



Definition of magistracy

  • As in jurisdiction : noun area of authority
Example sentences :
  • He had taken to himself every title, united every magistracy in his person.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The select judges are to be appointed by the magistrates, who are to choose one from every magistracy.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • All magistrates, whatever be their tenure of office, must give an account of their magistracy.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • This is said of magistracy in general, and is a doctrine for every one (to receive).
  • Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther
  • But why should we be obedient to the magistracy for God's sake?
  • Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther
  • He belonged to the magistracy, and was greatly respected; he died in 1381.
  • Extract from : « A Literary History of the English People » by Jean Jules Jusserand
  • As for the magistracy, he's not the man to value it one pin.
  • Extract from : « Major Vigoureux » by A. T. Quiller-Couch
  • After the government and the army, he drags the magistracy in the mire!
  • Extract from : « Napoleon the Little » by Victor Hugo
  • That is the glory of our country's magistracy and its special virtue.
  • Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux
  • Why, my young friend, what sort of an idea have you got of the magistracy?
  • Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux

Synonyms for magistracy

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