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Magistrate

usgb/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/Volume
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Legal AuthorityPlay
Magistrates have the power to enforce the law and issue punishments or orders. SlideThe magistrate fined the shop for trading illegally.
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Local JurisdictionPlay
Magistrates typically work in local courts, handling minor legal cases such as traffic violations. SlideShe appeared before the local magistrate for a speeding ticket.
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Lesser OffensesPlay
A magistrate deals with less serious offenses, not high-profile criminal cases. SlideThe magistrate heard several cases of shoplifting today.