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magistrate

[maj-uh-streyt, -strit] / ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪt, -strɪt /
NOUN
civil officer
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Chairwoman of the magistrates' bench Margaret Mansi noted that while he would suffer some hardship, it would not amount to exceptional hardship.

From BBC

It would also introduce mandatory certification by medical boards and district magistrates, with additional approvals for those undergoing gender-affirming surgery.

From Barron's

Bonta questioned whether Bianco had concealed information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants, including details from the registrar’s analysis of the citizen group’s allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation does not define what would count as exceptional circumstances for a court to jail an offender - leaving that for magistrates or a judge to decide.

From BBC

The magistrate denied them bail, according to their lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal