Definitions for magistracies

magistracies mag·is·tra·cy

Spelling: [maj-uh-struh-see]
IPA: /ˈmædʒ ə strə si/

Magistracies is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 1250 anagrams from letters in magistracies (aacegiimrsst).

Definitions for magistracies

noun

  1. the office or function of a magistrate.
  2. a body of magistrates.
  3. the district under a magistrate.

Origin of magistracies

First recorded in 1570-80; magistr(ate) + -acy

Examples for magistracies

He belonged to the magistracy, and was greatly respected; he died in 1381.

As for the magistracy, he's not the man to value it one pin.

That is the glory of our country's magistracy and its special virtue.

But why should we be obedient to the magistracy for God's sake?

The select judges are to be appointed by the magistrates, who are to choose one from every magistracy.

After the government and the army, he drags the magistracy in the mire!

Why, my young friend, what sort of an idea have you got of the magistracy?

He had taken to himself every title, united every magistracy in his person.

This is said of magistracy in general, and is a doctrine for every one (to receive).

All magistrates, whatever be their tenure of office, must give an account of their magistracy.

Word Value for magistracies
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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