magistrate — a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The magistrate was amused when the defendant claimed his cat told him to steal the fish.
- She appeared before the magistrate for a parking violation hearing.
- The newly appointed magistrate had to learn how to use the ancient computer system in the courthouse.
magistrate
NOUN[/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/]
a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses
Judge handling minor offenses
The magistrate can demonstrate and orchestrate!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin magistratus, meaning 'administrator' or 'public official,' which itself stems from magister ('master' or 'manager'). In ancient Rome, the term referred to officials who resolved disputes among citizens, eventually evolving into the modern concept of a judicial officer or justice of the peace.
Breakdown
magister (master, manager) + -atus (Latin suffix denoting status or office), forming magistratus; the -ate suffix in English derives from the Latin nominative ending.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magistrate was amused when the defendant claimed his cat told him to steal the fish.”
“She appeared before the magistrate for a parking violation hearing.”
“The newly appointed magistrate had to learn how to use the ancient computer system in the courthouse.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.