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magistrate in Malay

majistret

/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/

magistrate in Malay: majistret. In English, magistrate means a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

Malay words for magistrate

judicial officer
majistret

English meaning of magistrate

  1. noun A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
  2. noun A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.
  3. noun A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions.
  4. noun A master's degree.

Full definition of magistrate

magistrate in a sentence

  • Like other civil servants, Ashok Kumar started his career as an Assistant Collector cum Sub-divisional Magistrate.

Synonyms of magistrate

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Questions about magistrate in Malay

What is the meaning of magistrate in Malay?
Magistrate in Malay is majistret.
Apakah maksud magistrate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Magistrate: majistret.
What does magistrate mean in English?
Magistrate means a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

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