Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Magistrature (en. Magistracy)

    /maɡistʁatyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Career or role related to the administration of justice.
    She aspires to enter the magistracy after her law studies.
    Elle aspire à entrer dans la magistrature après ses études de droit.
    Judicial system in which magistrates exercise their power.
    The magistracy is essential for maintaining the rule of law.
    La magistrature est essentielle pour maintenir l'État de droit.
    An office or position held by a magistrate.
    He was appointed to the magistracy of the court of appeal.
    Il a été nommé à la magistrature de la cour d'appel.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'magistratura', derived from 'magister', which means 'master'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    independent magistracy
    Principle whereby the magistracy must act without outside influence.
    magistrature indépendante
    superior magistracy
    Refers to the judges of supreme courts and courts of appeal.
    magistrature supérieure
    to open an investigation
    To begin a judicial review process by the magistracy.
    ouvrir une enquête

    Related Words

    magistrate
    Person who exercises a judicial function.
    magistrat
    judgment
    Decision issued by a judge.
    jugement
    jurisdiction
    Power of a court or tribunal to render decisions.
    juridiction

    Slang Meanings

    Judge
    The guy defended his colleague in front of the judge, but he was the one who was wrong.
    Le gars a pris la défense de son collègue devant le juge, mais c'est lui qui avait tort.