as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
chose to take their case before the local magistrate
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Recent Examples of magistrate
Even assuming the career criminal description of Decarlos Brown is accurate, the magistrate cannot simply hold someone in pretrial detention for the fun of it.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
During that period, magistrates have set both secured and unsecured bonds for Brown.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2006, a Mexican federal magistrate judge signed another provisional arrest warrant.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On Monday, Chief Judge James Boasberg held his own hearing — and agreed with the magistrate's decision.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 26 Aug. 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
During that period, magistrates have set both secured and unsecured bonds for Brown.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2006, a Mexican federal magistrate judge signed another provisional arrest warrant.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On Monday, Chief Judge James Boasberg held his own hearing — and agreed with the magistrate's decision.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magistrate
Noun
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The man was arrested and charged with attempting or threatening to kidnap or murder a US judge.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In September, a federal judge prevented Utah from enforcing them.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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An immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria, according to court documents filed Wednesday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Magistrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magistrate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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