magistrate

noun
UK: /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
US: /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

  1. A type of judge who deals with minor crimes.

    1. The magistrate heard the case quickly.
    2. The magistrate decided the defendant would need to attend a proper court hearing.

  2. An official who acts as a judge in law courts which deal with less serious crimes.

    1. The magistrate issued a warrant for his arrest.
    2. The local magistrate had a reputation for being fair and impartial in all cases.

Synonyms

judge justice official

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "magistrate" in English means: A type of judge who deals with minor crimes., An official who acts as a judge in law courts which deal with less serious crimes..

The phonetic transcription of "magistrate" is /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/ in British English and /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "magistrate": judge, justice, official.

Example usage of "magistrate": "The magistrate heard the case quickly.". More examples on the page.