magistrate

The word “magistrate” has 3 syllables: ma-gis-trate

It's pronounced as /ˈmædʒ.ɪ.streɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “magistrate” has 17 synonyms.

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Synonyms for magistrate

noun
1. A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
2. A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.
3. (by extension) A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions.
4. A master's degree.

The magistrate presided over the small claims court with fairness and impartiality.
After hearing the evidence, the magistrate issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
The local magistrate played a key role in resolving disputes within the community.
As a magistrate, she was responsible for upholding the law and ensuring justice was served.
The magistrate imposed a fine on the defendant for violating traffic regulations.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to magistrate, such as: JP, adjudicator, auditor, bailiff, beak, bench, chief justice.

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