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Noun: magistrature  'ma-ji,strey-chu(r) [N. Amer], ma-ji-stru-chu(r) [Brit]
  1. The position or office of magistrate
    "The magistrature required a deep understanding of local laws";
    - magistracy

Derived forms: magistratures

Type of: berth, office, place, position, post, situation

Encyclopedia: Magistrature