magistracy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The dignity or office of a magistrate.

   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. 2
   noun

   the position of magistrate

3. 3
   noun

   The collective body of magistrates.

From magistrate + -cy.

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