Visual meaning of 'alcalde' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of alcalde: In Spain or Latin America, a municipal magistrate who has both judicial and administrative functions. - Image 1

noun

In Spain or Latin America, a municipal magistrate who has both judicial and administrative functions.

Examples:

"The alcalde of the small Mexican town decided to build a new park for the children. "

politics government law state position organization

Related Words

functions/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

decided/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

new/njʉː/ /n(j)u/ /njuː/

Things that are new.

Visual illustration for the word "town" - A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

town/taʊn/

A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

Visual illustration for the word "judicial" - That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.

judicial/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/

That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.

Visual illustration for the word "magistrate" - A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

magistrate/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/

A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.