Cool MateMeaning of Magistrate
In simple words: A judge in a lower court who makes decisions about legal cases.
Magistrate in a sentence
- to come up before the magistrates
- A magistrate ordered that they return to the UK.
- He is due to appear before magistrates on a charge of assault.
- She was granted bail by Liverpool magistrates.
- The prosecutor submits a dossier to an examining magistrate.
How to use Magistrate
Used in legal contexts, particularly in discussions about the judicial system. Not typically used in everyday conversation. More common in formal writing and discussions about law.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'magic straight' — think of a strict judge who keeps order like magic!
Related words
Collocations with Magistrate
- examining
- investigating
- licensing
- appoint somebody
- appoint somebody as
- appear before
- hear something
- decide something
- rule something
- judge
- magistrates’ court
Synonyms for Magistrate
- judge
- jurist
- court official
- administrator
- arbitrator
Common mistakes with Magistrate
- Confused with 'magician' due to similar sound.
- Using it to refer to any judge, instead of a specific type of judge.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'magistrate' with an 'a' instead of 'e'.
Magistrate appears in
Magistrate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قاضي الصلح
قاضٍ في محكمة أدنى يصدر أحكامًا في القضايا القانونية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট
একজন বিচারক যিনি ছোটখাটো আইনি মামলার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Magistrat
Ein Richter an einem untergeordneten Gericht, der über Rechtsfälle entscheidet.
- SpanishEspañol
Magistrado
Un juez de un tribunal inferior que toma decisiones sobre casos legales.
- Persianفارسی
قاضی
قاضی در یک دادگاه پایینتر که دربارهٔ پروندههای قانونی تصمیمگیری میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Magistrat
Un juge dans un tribunal inférieur qui prend des décisions sur des affaires juridiques.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मजिस्ट्रेट
निचली अदालत का एक न्यायाधीश जो कानूनी मामलों के बारे में निर्णय लेता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Magistrato
Un giudice di un tribunale inferiore che prende decisioni sui casi legali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Magistrado
Um juiz de um tribunal inferior que toma decisões sobre casos legais.
- RussianРусский
Magistrate
Судья в нижестоящем суде, который принимает решения по юридическим делам.
- Urduاردو
مجسٹریٹ
ایک نچلی عدالت کا جج جو قانونی معاملات کے بارے میں فیصلے کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
Magistrate
低级法院里的法官，负责裁决法律案件。
More words like Magistrate
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- AdministratorC1
a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Magistrate
What does Magistrate mean?
A judge in a lower court who makes decisions about legal cases.
What is the definition of Magistrate?
an official who acts as a judge in the lowest courts of law
How do you use Magistrate in a sentence?
to come up before the magistrates
Can you give another example of Magistrate?
A magistrate ordered that they return to the UK.
What are synonyms for Magistrate?
Common alternatives include judge, jurist, court official, administrator, arbitrator.
What is the opposite of Magistrate?
Opposite meanings include defendant, criminal.
What words go with Magistrate?
It commonly pairs with examining, investigating, licensing, appoint somebody, appoint somebody as, appear before, hear something, decide something, rule something, judge, magistrates’ court.
What are common mistakes when using Magistrate?
Confused with 'magician' due to similar sound. Using it to refer to any judge, instead of a specific type of judge. Incorrectly spelling it as 'magistrate' with an 'a' instead of 'e'.
How do you pronounce Magistrate?
US: /["/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Magistrate formal or informal?
"Magistrate" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Magistrate?
Used in legal contexts, particularly in discussions about the judicial system. Not typically used in everyday conversation. More common in formal writing and discussions about law.
What CEFR level is Magistrate?
"Magistrate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.