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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.
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The magistrate presided over the court proceedings with impartiality and integrity.
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The magistrate is known for being fair and just in his judgments.
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Yo, did you hear about that crazy case the magistrate had to deal with?
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The magistrate of truth and justice will always prevail in the end.