Justice of the peace.
Magistrate
Example Sentences
"The case went before the magistrate."
"The magistrate issued a fine."
Etymology & History
British local judge. British judicial system. Magistrates court British lower court. Lay magistrate British volunteer. JP (Justice of Peace) British equivalent. Reflects British legal hierarchy.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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