magistrate
noun/ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
Frequency rank: #5,983 most common English word
Meaning
A civil officer or judge who administers the law, especially one dealing with minor offences.
Example sentence
The local magistrate sentenced the shoplifter to community service rather than jail time.
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