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# magistrate, magistrates
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## Definition
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A magistrate is an appointed official who acts as a judge and decides matters of law.
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* In Bible times, a magistrate would also settle disputes between people.
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* This term could be translated as, "judge" or "legal officer" or "official" or "ruler."
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