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magistrate

[maj-uh-streyt, -strit] / ˈmædʒ əˌstreɪt, -strɪt /
NOUN
civil officer
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The magistrate determined that he should be transferred to the Colombo prison hospital.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In court documents tied to a different case, in October 2025, a magistrate judge mentioned “an unrelated white-collar investigation involving the Governor of Puerto Rico.”

From Salon • May 6, 2026

A federal magistrate judge earlier apologized to Allen for his jail conditions, which included suicide watch and constant lighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Bonta had earlier questioned whether Bianco had concealed important information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"Carve me a dragon from this stone," the magistrate ordered.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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