Thesaurus results for MAGISTRATE

magistrate

noun

ˈma-jə-ˌstrāt

Definition of magistrate

as in judge

a public official having authority to decide questions of law chose to take their case before the local magistrate

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of magistrate During the orchard scene in the fifth act, a little the worse—or, this being Shakespeare, the better—for drink, Silence, a minor country magistrate, grows untrue to his name and begins to sing. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The state Legislature passed a law last year making magistrate judges nonpartisan. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 Miguel Banuelos, a prisoner who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in California and was captured in Tijuana, Mexico, was reported at large again after a Mexican magistrate released him, officials said. — Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 In a recent ruling, a Cabarrus County magistrate granted the Mall at Concord Mills Limited Partnership the right to evict EZ Purchase LLC, doing business as Go Green CBD for unpaid rent. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for magistrate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for magistrate

Noun

The judge issued his ruling at the conclusion of a court session Tuesday, which continued the preliminary hearing that was largely held over a week in early July before a nearly two-month recess to prepare for closing arguments.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
One of the owners is asking a judge to enforce a settlement agreement that would sell the hospitals to Insight and have the hospitals’ current CEO step down as leader of the facilities.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of judge

Noun

The draw looks pretty good for Paul to get to a possible fourth-round matchup with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is returning to the singles court for the first time since suffering a wrist injury in April.

— Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
For many of her fans, the practice court offered a chance to see her up close for free.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of court

Browse Nearby Words

magisterial

magistrate

magistrates

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Magistrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magistrate. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of magistrate

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on magistrate

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes