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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