English Explanatory Dictionary

examining magistrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A judge in an inquisitorial system of law who carries out pre-trial investigations into allegations of crime and in some cases makes a recommendation for prosecution.

Word forms

examining magistrate examining magistrates examining judge investigating magistrate investigating judge

Related words

examining justice
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