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    Magistrat (en. Magistrate)

    /maʒistʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A member of a jurisdiction, often responsible for enforcing the law and rendering judgments.
    The magistrate made an important decision in family law.
    Le magistrat a rendu une décision importante en matière de droit de la famille.
    A judge or prosecutor in a court.
    The magistrate heard the testimony of several witnesses.
    Le magistrat a entendu le témoignage de plusieurs témoins.
    An official who exercises authority within the framework of justice.
    The magistrate is responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses.
    Le magistrat a la responsabilité de la poursuite des infractions pénales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'magistratus', meaning 'official, magistrate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on-duty magistrate
    A magistrate available to handle cases outside normal hours.
    magistrat de permanence
    investigating magistrate
    A magistrate responsible for conducting a judicial investigation.
    magistrat instructeur
    juvenile magistrate
    A magistrate specializing in cases involving minors.
    magistrat des enfants

    Related Words

    judiciary
    Institutions and bodies of magistrates.
    magistrature
    jurisdiction
    The authority of a court to judge cases.
    juridiction
    trial
    Judicial procedure governed by a magistrate.
    procès

    Slang Meanings

    The boss of justice
    He thinks he’s the magistrate of the neighborhood.
    Il se prend pour le magistrat du quartier.
    The judge
    He decided to call on the magistrate for his case.
    Il a décidé de faire appel au magistrat pour son affaire.