magistrate
BrE /ˈmæɡ.ɪ.strət/ AmE /ˈmæɡ.ɪ.strət/
noun en → es
a judge in a lower court who deals with less serious crimes and civil disputes
juez municipal, juez de paz
- a magistrate
Collocations magistrate's court · appear before a magistrate
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The case will be heard by a magistrate.
El caso será juzgado por un juez municipal.
a person who is elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a town, city, or area
funcionario público, autoridad municipal
- a magistrate
Collocations magistrate's office · appoint a magistrate
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The new magistrate was appointed last month.
El nuevo funcionario público fue nombrado el mes pasado.