magistracy
noun pl. magistracies
- the position, office, function, or term of a magistrate
- magistrates collectively
- the district under a magistrate; magistrate's jurisdiction
See magistracy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(măjˈĭs-trə-sē)
noun pl. mag·is·tra·cies - The position, function, or term of office of a magistrate.
- A body of magistrates.
- The district under jurisdiction of a magistrate.
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