| 单词 | magistrate |
| 释义 | magistrate (once / 235 pages) n 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. WORD FAMILYmagistrate: magisterial, magistracy, magistrates+/magisterial: magisterially/magistracy: magistracies USAGE EXAMPLESLee Parker, 33, of Britton Gardens, appeared before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to face the single charge. BBC(Dec 29, 2016) Federal Magistrate Judge Michael Merz in Dayton cited the 6th Circuit case earlier this month when he put executions on hold. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) The Brazil international is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on 31 January. BBC(Dec 26, 2016) n a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) Hypo|Hyper justice of the peace a local magistrate with limited powers stipendiary, stipendiary magistrate(United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases judge, jurist, justice a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice |
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