magistrate
Translation
magistrate, Justice of the Peace
Examples
The magistrate heard the case in the local court.
The magistrate heard the case in the local court.
She was appointed as a lay magistrate.
She was appointed as a lay magistrate.
Grammar Patterns
a magistrate a type of judge in a lower court The case was heard by a magistrate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: judge, justice of the peace (JP)
Etymology
From Latin 'magistratus' meaning 'public office', from 'magister' meaning 'master'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'master' ('magister') of the law in a local court. It sounds a bit like 'majesty', someone with authority.