Magistracy
/ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹəsi/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The dignity or office of a magistrate. countable, uncountable
"The actual amount paid was £6,483 8s, and the Auditor-General's report shows that last year this Department contributed a larger amount of revenue than any other Magistracy."
- 2 the position of magistrate wordnet
- 3 The collective body of magistrates. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"The actual amount paid was £6,483 8s, and the Auditor-General's report shows that last year this Department contributed a larger amount of revenue than any other Magistracy."
Etymology
From magistrate + -cy.