Magistrados (en. Judges)
/maɡisˈtɾaðos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Members of a court of law, responsible for administering justice and making rulings.
The magistrates deliberated on the case for several hours.
Los magistrados deliberaron sobre el caso durante varias horas.
Public officials with authority in the judicial realm.
The magistrate delivered justice impartially.
El magistrado impartió justicia de manera imparcial.
Title granted to certain judges in some judicial systems.
The court is composed of three magistrates.
El tribunal está compuesto por tres magistrados.
Etymology
From Latin 'magistratus', which means 'official', 'magistrate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
acting magistrate
A magistrate who is performing their judicial duties.
magistrado en funciones
decision of the magistrates
The resolution made by a group of magistrates.
decisión de los magistrados
actions of the magistrate
The actions carried out by a magistrate in the performance of their duties.
actuación del magistrado
Related Words
magistracy
Institution or position of a magistrate.
magistratura
law
Set of rules that govern human conduct in society.
derecho
justice
Moral principle that seeks to uphold rights and fairness.
justicia
Slang Meanings
Judge of little importance.
That magistrate does not have much power in the court.
Ese magistrado no tiene mucho poder en el tribunal.
Someone who takes their position very seriously.
He is a magistrate who always seeks rigor in his decisions.
Es un magistrado que siempre busca el rigor en sus decisiones.