magistracy

• Nom désignant la fonction, la charge ou les pouvoirs d'un magistrat, ainsi que l'ensemble des magistrats ou le corps judiciaire.

A noun referring to the office, position, or authority of a magistrate.

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1. Position of a magistrateC1formal

   The office, rank, or function of a magistrate, who is a civil officer with judicial authority.

   Magistrature

   • He was appointed to the magistracy after years of legal service.
   • The magistracy carries significant responsibility in local courts.
   • She aspired to a career in the magistracy.

   Synonymesjudgeshipmagistrature

2. C1formal

   The group or collective body of magistrates in a particular jurisdiction.

   Corps des magistrats

   • The magistracy convened to discuss new sentencing guidelines.
   • The entire magistracy was present at the annual conference.
   • Decisions made by the magistracy affect the local judicial system.

   Synonymesbenchmagistrature