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Meaning of magistrate
A civil officer with administrative and judicial power.
Etymology of magistrate
The word "magistrate" has its roots in the Latin "magistratus," meaning "magistracy" or "office of a magistrate," which is derived from "magister," meaning "master" or "chief."
Historically, the term referred to a high-ranking government official in ancient Rome, responsible for administering the law and governing the people.
Synonyms
judge
jurist
justice
arbitrator
adjudicator
referee
umpire
mediator
conciliator
negotiator
peacemaker
moderator
governor
administrator
official
authority
executive
legislator
councillor
alderman
commissioner
director
chairman
chairwoman
president
vice-president
treasurer
secretary
Definitions
- A civil officer with administrative and judicial power, responsible for hearing and deciding cases in a court of law.
- * A person who administers the law, especially a layperson who presides over a magistrates' court.
Usage Examples
- The magistrate presided over the court, listening to the evidence and making a verdict.
- * She was appointed as a magistrate in the local court, where she heard cases and made judgments.