Synonyms for magistrates

Grammar : Noun

Spell : maj-uh-streyt, -strit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪt, -strɪt

Définition of magistrates

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 :

The magistrates sat on the bench in the town-hall of Helstonleigh.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

The circumstances were stated to the magistrates just as they have been stated to you.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"We will take bail," said the magistrates, before the application was made.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

He describes the scene as if the choice had rested with the magistrates to convict him or to let him go.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

The three months elapsed, and the magistrates had to determine what was to be done.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

On the following Friday I was hauled up before the magistrates.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

His government may be described as a democracy of magistrates elected by the people.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

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

And if he depart, let him erase all the entries which have been made by him in the register kept by the magistrates.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

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