It was in the control of magistrates who were not astronomers.

Another reason was the combination of magistrate and prosecutor in one position.

Christians should not make an oath or hold the office of magistrate.

Today, the number of male and female magistrates is approximately equal.

The designation of magistrate is not a title or style.

From about 1846 his role of magistrate was extended to include Hokianga.

Single judges also hear appeals from the decisions of industrial magistrates.

This is interesting because it shows that the power to fine parishioners had by then been removed and put in the hands of magistrates.

"One day, I'll take care of certain magistrates," he said storming back to his seat.

They are called justices of the peace or magistrates.