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magistrate

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/

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noun

Magistrat, juge

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 magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "

Le magistrat a écouté attentivement les deux parties de l'argument avant de rendre une décision concernant la plainte pour tapage nocturne entre les voisins.

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noun

Magistrat

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

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the magistrate oversaw public works projects and helped maintain order in the city. "

Dans la Rome antique, le magistrat supervisait les travaux publics et contribuait au maintien de l'ordre dans la ville.

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noun

Magistrat, juge

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

Examples :

"In our town's modern legal system, a magistrate handles minor cases and initial hearings before they go to a higher court. "

Dans le système juridique moderne de notre ville, un magistrat traite les affaires mineures et les audiences préliminaires avant qu'elles ne soient portées devant une juridiction supérieure.

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noun

Maîtrise

A master's degree.

Examples :

"This word can also mean a local official. Please choose that definition. "

Ce mot peut également signifier un fonctionnaire local. Veuillez choisir cette définition.

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