magistracy
noun /ˈmædʒ.ɪ.strə.si/ specializedDefinition
› [U] the position of being a magistrateJudges and juries the magistracy [S, + sing/pl verb] › magistrates considered as a groupJudges and juries
(Definition of magistracy noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- beak noun (JUDGE)
- challenge noun (REFUSAL)
- challenge verb (REFUSE TO ACCEPT)
- chief justice noun
- court of inquiry noun
- dismiss verb (SEND AWAY)
- empanel verb
- favour noun (SUPPORT)
- foreman noun (PERSON AT WORK)
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- instruct verb (ORDER)
- judge noun (PERSON)
- judiciary noun
- jurist noun
- juror noun
- jury noun
- jury service noun
- Justice of the Peace noun
- Lord noun (TITLE)
- rule verb (DECIDE)
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