Magistrate

Pronunciation: /ˈmædʒ.ə.streɪt/

Definitions of magistrate

noun A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

Example Sentences

A1 The magistrate listened to the case and made a decision.

A2 The magistrate in the small town was known for being fair and just.

B1 The magistrate presided over the courtroom with authority.

B2 The magistrate's ruling was based on the evidence presented in court.

C1 The magistrate's experience and knowledge of the law were evident in the way they handled complex cases.

C2 The magistrate's reputation for integrity and impartiality made them a respected figure in the legal community.

Examples of magistrate in a Sentence

formal The magistrate presided over the court proceedings with impartiality and integrity.

informal The magistrate is known for being fair and just in his judgments.

slang Yo, did you hear about that crazy case the magistrate had to deal with?

figurative The magistrate of truth and justice will always prevail in the end.

Grammatical Forms of magistrate

• plural: magistrates
• comparative: more magistrate
• superlative: most magistrate
• present tense: magistrates
• future tense: will magistrate
• perfect tense: have magistrated
• continuous tense: is magistrating
• singular: magistrate
• positive degree: magistrate
• infinitive: to magistrate
• gerund: magistrating
• participle: magistrated

Origin and Evolution of magistrate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'magistrate' originated from the Latin word 'magistratus', which means 'magistracy' or 'public office'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'magistrate' has evolved to refer to a civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.