magistrate (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
Definition
A civil officer or judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings.
Examples
The magistrate listened carefully to both the prosecution and the defense.
She appeared before the magistrate to plead guilty to the charges.
In some countries, a magistrate can issue search warrants and decide on bail.
How to Use magistrate
- appear before a magistrate (prepositional phrase)
- To present oneself in front of a magistrate, usually for legal proceedings. — "The suspect was ordered to appear before a magistrate the next morning."
- magistrate court (collocation)
- A court presided over by a magistrate, typically handling minor offenses. — "Minor traffic violations are usually heard in magistrate court."
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