magistrate Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary
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WebAn individual in a civil or judicial role who holds a certain degree of power to make legal decisions and judgments. An appointed or elected official, at the local, state, or federal level, typically endowed with the ability to issue arrest warrants, adjudicate minor legal disputes, and oversee initial hearings in legal proceedings.
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