Definitions for magistracy

magistracy mag·is·tra·cy

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

Magistracy is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 625 anagrams from letters in magistracy (aacgimrsty).

Definitions for magistracy

noun

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

Origin of magistracy

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

Examples for magistracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for magistracy
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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