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magistrate meaning in Tamil

ஆட்சியர் āṭciyar

/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪˌstɹeɪt/

magistrate in Tamil: ஆட்சியர் (āṭciyar). 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.

Tamil words for magistrate

judicial officer
ஆட்சியர் āṭciyar

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of magistrate in Tamil?
Magistrate in Tamil is ஆட்சியர் (āṭciyar).
magistrate என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Magistrate: ஆட்சியர் (āṭciyar).
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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