MAGISTRATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MAGISTRATE?

Need another word that means the same as “magistrate”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “magistrate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Magistrate” are: judge, her honour, his honour, your honour

Magistrate as a Noun

Definitions of "Magistrate" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “magistrate” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offences and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.
• A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses.

Synonyms of "Magistrate" as a noun (4 Words)

her honour	The state of being honored.
his honour	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
judge	A person who decides the results of a competition. She was a good judge of character.
your honour	A woman’s virtue or chastity.

Associations of "Magistrate" (30 Words)

acquit	Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. The jury acquitted Bream of murder.
adjudge	Declare to be. The court adjudged legal damages to her.
appellate	Of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals. Courts of appellate jurisdiction.
arbiter	Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
assessor	A person who calculates or estimates the price or value of something. The assessor interviews the candidates and observes them actually using the language.
chancery	A public record office.
civil	Relating to civil law. Even if he didn t like them he should have been civil.
court	The place where a court meets. Television cameras were admitted in the courtroom.
courtroom	The place or room in which a court of law meets. Television cameras were admitted in the courtroom.
evaluator	An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality. The government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine.
examiner	Someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications. A police vehicle examiner.
eyewitness	A person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand description of it. Eyewitness accounts of the London blitz.
judge	Judge tentatively or form an estimate of quantities or time. I cannot judge some works of modern art.
jury	A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts.
justice	A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice. The justice of his case.
lawful	Of a child born within a lawful marriage. The true and lawful king.
lawgiver	A person who draws up and enacts laws. The monarch was supreme executive lawgiver judge and warrior.
lawmaker	A legislator. The game s official lawmakers are preparing the new legislation.
legality	Obligations imposed by law. Documentation testifying to the legality of the arms sale.
magistracy	The position of magistrate. He twice ran for a magistracy in his home town.
mistrial	A trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings. The judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial.
referee	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He refereed two of the first round group matches.
respectfully	Used to express politeness to mitigate the effect of a refusal or disagreement. The butler bowed respectfully to them both.
ruling	Exercising power or authority. The ruling was reversed in the appeal court.
senate	Assembly possessing high legislative powers. The senate must ratify any treaty with a two thirds majority.
sheriff	An officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs.
suspicion	Doubt about someone’s honesty. Police would not say what aroused their suspicions.
trial	Of a horse dog or other animal compete in trials. The newspaper accounts of the trial.
umpire	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. An umpire was appointed to settle the tax case.
unbiased	Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. His assessment of the benefits and drawbacks was unbiased.