Synonyms for magistrate

Grammar : Noun

Spell : maj-uh-streyt, -strit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪt, -strɪt

Définition of magistrate

Origin : late 14c., "civil officer in charge of administering laws," from Old French magistrat, from Latin magistratus "a magistrate, public functionary," originally "magisterial rank or office," from magistrare "serve as a magistrate," from magister "chief, director" (see master). Related: Magistracy.

noun civil officer

Example sentences :

In this instance, the populace are more puritanic than the magistrate.
Extract from : « Old News » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

At last, however, a magistrate was found and a private investigation of his case granted.
Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh

The magistrate thought a moment, and replied, "Alice Darvil."
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

At this very moment the soldiers, preceded by a magistrate, entered the room.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

The magistrate cast a glance at a small note at the top of his papers.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

Then I'd pity and laugh at him, and I go to him preferably to any other magistrate.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Mr. Dunbar, the constable, and Mr. Balderby drove straight to the magistrate's house.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Here Sir Arden Westhorpe, the magistrate, sat at a table writing.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Margaret was in nowise abashed by the presence of the magistrate.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

If the magistrate won't give the word, what's the officer to do?'
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

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