magistrate
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A magistrate is a person who lays down the law — a judge or other civil authority who conducts a court. Minor offenses are often brought before a magistrate.
Magistrate goes back to the Latin magistratus, meaning "administrator." Lawmakers and judges might have a role in making and changing laws; magistrates focus on carrying out the laws on a case-by-case basis. A magistrate doesn't usually make final rulings on murders or high-level cases. He or she might hear cases about things like property damage or traffic violations.
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a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
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types:
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justice of the peace
a local magistrate with limited powers
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stipendiary, stipendiary magistrate
(United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases
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justice of the peace
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