English Explanatory Dictionary

magistracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dignity or office of a magistrate.
  2. The collective body of magistrates.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹəsi/ /ˈmæd͡ʒəstɹəsi/ En-us-magistracy.ogg

Word forms

magistracy magistracies

Etymology

From magistrate + -cy.

Synonyms

magistery

Derived words

promagistracy
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