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magistracy

[ maj-uh-struh-see ]

noun

plural magistracies.
  1. the office or function of a magistrate.
  2. a body of magistrates.
  3. the district under a magistrate.


magistracy

/ ˈmædʒɪstrəsɪ; ˈmædʒɪstrəˌtjʊə /

noun

  1. the office or function of a magistrate
  2. magistrates collectively
  3. the district under the jurisdiction of a magistrate
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Origin of magistracy1

First recorded in 1570–80; magistr(ate) + -acy
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A spokesperson from the department tells BBC Newsbeat that "the government wants to ensure that the magistracy reflects the diversity of the communities it serves, including age, background and experience".

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“The prosecuting magistracy has once again acted like a lawyer, when people charged with corruption are involved.â€

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"These new guidelines will further help ensure the consistent effectiveness of the magistracy," he said.

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Hamilton asked: “How could they better gratify this, than by raising a creature of their own to the chief magistracy of the Union?â€

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"The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice concluded that this behaviour amounted to serious misconduct and have removed Mr Atwal from the magistracy."

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