Magistrate (Noun)
Meaning
A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The magistrate listened attentively to the testimony before rendering a verdict in the small claims case.
- She served as a magistrate for over a decade, hearing cases ranging from traffic infractions to petty theft.
- The accused stood before the magistrate, awaiting the decision on the minor charges against him.
- In many rural areas, the local magistrate was also the mayor or town administrator, wielding significant authority.
- After passing the bar exam, she was appointed as a magistrate to preside over a specialized court for juvenile offenders.