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magistrates

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/

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noun

Magistrats

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. "

Les magistrats ont jugé que la plainte pour tapage nocturne était valable et ont ordonné au voisin de baisser le volume de sa musique après 22 heures.

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noun

Magistrats

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. "

Dans la Rome antique, les magistrats étaient responsables de l'application de la loi et de la gestion des affaires publiques.

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Magistrats, fonctionnaires

(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. "

Dans certaines entreprises, des magistrats supérieurs supervisent les audiences disciplinaires internes, de la même manière que les juges traitent les affaires juridiques.

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noun

Maîtrise

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. "

Les magistrats locaux entendent les affaires impliquant des délits mineurs et des infractions routières.

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