Synonyms for

Magistrates

Verb / ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪts / Another word for magistrates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Magistrates are officials who have the power to enforce laws and make legal decisions.

Synonyms & similar words

magistrate judges justices lawyers attorneys jurists arbiters referees umpires executives administrators officers rulers leaders managers directors supervisors overseers governors

Synonyms by register

Formal

judge justice magistrate arbiter adjudicator

Informal

boss chief head honcho big cheese

Literary

overseer steward governor

Antonyms

citizen layperson commoner subject individual non-official

Common collocations

  • local magistrates
  • magistrates court
  • senior magistrates
  • lay magistrates
  • magistrates' bench
  • chief magistrate
  • acting magistrate

Word family

noun magistracy
verb magistrate
adjective magisterial

Usage note

Magistrates are judicial officers, often with limited jurisdiction. The term can also refer to a civil officer with administrative or police powers. 'Magistrate' can be used as a verb, meaning to act as a magistrate.

Example sentences

  1. The magistrates listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a decision.
  2. The magistrates in our town are very fair and always try to do what is right.
  3. It is important for magistrates to be knowledgeable about the law.
  4. The magistrates had to make a difficult decision in the case.
  5. The magistrates are responsible for upholding justice in our community.

Quotes

  • "Magistrates should be chosen for their good character and knowledge of the law, not their wealth or social status." - Cicero
  • "I believe that it is better to be free than to be enslaved to magistrates." - Cato the Younger
  • "The magistrates are the servants of the people, and it is their duty to do justice and protect the rights of all citizens." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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