magistracy
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mag·is·tra·cy

noun \ˈma-jə-strə-sē\
plural mag·is·tra·cies

Definition of MAGISTRACY

1
: the state of being a magistrate
2
: the office, power, or dignity of a magistrate
3
: a body of magistrates
4
: the district under a magistrate

First Known Use of MAGISTRACY

circa 1585

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