Magistrado (en. Magistrate)

/maɣis'tɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Judge who has the authority to decide on judicial cases.

The magistrate issued a ruling in favor of the plaintiff.

El magistrado dictó sentencia a favor del demandante.

Public authority responsible for the administration of justice.

The juvenile magistrate handled the case of the missing girl.

El magistrado de menores se ocupó del caso de la niña desaparecida.

Title granted to certain judges in some jurisdictions.

The magistrate of the supreme court is a very prestigious position.

El magistrado del tribunal supremo es un puesto muy prestigioso.

From Latin 'magistratus', which means 'office or position' related to the judiciary.

magistrate in office

A magistrate who is currently exercising their position.

magistrado en funciones

magistrate's decision

The resolution made by a magistrate in a legal case.

decisión del magistrado

investigating magistrate

The magistrate who is in charge of the initial phase of a judicial process.

magistrado de instrucción

justice

Moral principle that seeks to give each person what is due to them.

justicia

court

Office where trials are held and justice is administered.

juzgado

lawyer

Professional who advises and represents individuals in legal matters.

abogado

Someone very strict or authoritarian in their work.

That magistrate is known for being a true 'infraction hunter.'

Ese magistrado es conocido por ser un verdadero 'cazador de infracciones'.

Person who controls or directs situations with an iron fist.

In that meeting, he acted like a magistrate with his authoritarian tone.

En esa reunión, él se comportó como un magistrado con su tono autoritario.