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magistrates

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/

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noun

Magistrados

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.

Examples :

"The magistrates decided the noise complaint was valid and ordered the neighbor to reduce the volume of their music after 10 PM. "

Los magistrados decidieron que la queja por ruido era válida y ordenaron al vecino que redujera el volumen de su música después de las 10 PM.

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noun

Magistrados

A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, magistrates were responsible for enforcing the law and managing public affairs. "

En la antigua Roma, los magistrados eran responsables de hacer cumplir la ley y gestionar los asuntos públicos.

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Magistrados, funcionarios

(by extension) A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions.

Examples :

"In some companies, senior magistrates oversee internal disciplinary hearings, similar to how judges handle legal cases. "

En algunas empresas, los magistrados superiores supervisan las audiencias disciplinarias internas, de manera similar a como los jueces manejan los casos legales.

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noun

Maestría

A master's degree.

Examples :

"This definition of "magistrates" is incorrect. A magistrate is a type of judicial officer, not a master's degree. Here's a sentence using the correct definition: The local magistrates hear cases involving minor crimes and traffic violations. "

Los magistrados locales escuchan casos que involucran delitos menores e infracciones de tráfico.

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