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
The law mandates a mental health evaluation for a suspect who is charged with a violent crime and has been involuntarily committed in the last three years, or if a judge or magistrate is concerned that the suspect might be dangerous.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
For a new magistrate judge, they’ll be appointed to the position for an 18-month probationary period before facing an uncontested election, where voters will decide whether the judge should be retained.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
After an initial appearance on Tuesday, a magistrate judge ordered Lake to remain in federal custody.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Unlike regular federal court judges, a magistrate judge is not appointed by the president.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
For a new magistrate judge, they’ll be appointed to the position for an 18-month probationary period before facing an uncontested election, where voters will decide whether the judge should be retained.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
After an initial appearance on Tuesday, a magistrate judge ordered Lake to remain in federal custody.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Unlike regular federal court judges, a magistrate judge is not appointed by the president.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magistrate
Noun
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Cushing, who was 26 at the time, then turned himself in after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The request was granted three months later by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Magistrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magistrate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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