magistracy
ma·gis·tra·cy
magistracy · magistracies
The dignity or office of a magistrateThe dignity or office of a magistrate.
UK/ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹəsi/US/ˈmæd͡ʒəstɹəsi/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The dignity or office of a magistrate.
the position of magistrate
(countable, uncountable)The collective body of magistrates.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From magistrate + -cy.From magistrate + -cy.
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Forms
plural: magistracies| Singular | magistracy |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the position of magistrate:magistrature
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedpromagistracy
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable