Thesaurus results for MAGISTRATE

magistrate

noun

ˈma-jə-ˌstrāt

Definition of magistrate

as in judge

a public official having authority to decide questions of law chose to take their case before the local magistrate

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Recent Examples of magistrate The state Legislature passed a law last year making magistrate judges nonpartisan. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 Miguel Banuelos, a prisoner who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in California and was captured in Tijuana, Mexico, was reported at large again after a Mexican magistrate released him, officials said. — Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 In a recent ruling, a Cabarrus County magistrate granted the Mall at Concord Mills Limited Partnership the right to evict EZ Purchase LLC, doing business as Go Green CBD for unpaid rent. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 In May, a magistrate judge had recommended that the motion for damages should be granted, including $253,142 for emotional distress; $3,505 to pay for past treatment; and $340,200 to pay for future treatment; along with $1,193,694 in punitive damages, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for magistrate

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Hearings on Anthony's requests for a retrial and a new judge were set to begin Wednesday in suburban Dallas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
During a court appearance, a Broward County judge ordered Smith held without bond on the charges and prohibited him from contacting any victims involved in the case.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Complicating matters, anything said in federal court — including Mangione's statements Friday admitting to killing Thompson — potentially could be used against him in state court, or vice versa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Good for Brooks, who became the heart and soul of the team last season because of his on-and-off the court leadership and gritty play.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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