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magistracy

mag·is·tra·cy [ májjistrəssee ] (plural mag·is·tra·cies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. office of magistrate: the position or function of a magistrate

2. magistrate's term of office: the term of office of a magistrate

3. area of magistrate's jurisdiction: the district over which a magistrate has the power and authority to administer justice

4. magistrates collectively: magistrates considered as a group

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