경범죄 등을 다루거나 중죄 피고인의 예비 심문을 관할하는 하급 재판소의 재판관.
A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.
예문:
"The magistrate reviewed the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense before making a ruling."
"Since the crime was a minor misdemeanor, the case was handled directly by the local magistrate."
"She was appointed as a magistrate, making her responsible for summary jurisdiction in the district."
과거 행정 및 사법권을 겸했던 고위 공무원.
A high-ranking civil officer in a government, often possessing both administrative and judicial powers.
예문:
"In ancient Rome, the highest elected officials were known as magistrates."
"The city magistrate was responsible for overseeing public works and maintaining order within the municipality."