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magistracy
noun mag·is·tra·cy \ˈma-jə-strə-sē\
plural mag·is·tra·cies
Definition of MAGISTRACY
1
: the state of being a magistrate
2
: the office, power, or dignity of a magistrate
3
: a body of magistrates
4
: the district under a magistrate
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First Known Use of MAGISTRACY
circa 1585
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