noun🔗ShareA 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."The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "governmentlawpoliticsjobstateorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome."In ancient Rome, the magistrate oversaw public works projects and helped maintain order in the city. "governmentpoliticsstatelawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions."In our town's modern legal system, a magistrate handles minor cases and initial hearings before they go to a higher court. "governmentpoliticslawpositionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA master's degree."This word can also mean a local official. Please choose that definition. "educationdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
