magistracy

noun

mag·​is·​tra·​cy ˈma-jə-strə-sē How to pronounce magistracy (audio)
plural magistracies
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

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of magistracy was in 1577

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“Magistracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magistracy. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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magistracy

noun
mag·​is·​tra·​cy ˈmaj-ə-strə-sē How to pronounce magistracy (audio)
plural magistracies
1
: the state of being a magistrate
2
: the office, power, or dignity of a magistrate
3
: a body of magistrates

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