magistrature

Definitions of magistrature
  1. noun
    an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    synonyms: cour
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    type of:
    assemblée, rassemblement
    a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose
  2. noun
    persons who administer justice
    synonyms: pouvoir judiciaire
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    type of:
    administration, gouvernement
    the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
  3. noun
    the position of magistrate
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    type of:
    place, position, poste
    a job in an organization
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