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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGISTRATES' COURT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGISTRATES' COURT

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Magistrates' court is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MAGISTRATES' COURT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Magistrates' court

A magistrates' court is a lower court where, in most jurisdictions, all criminal proceedings start. Also some civil matters may be dealt with here, such as family proceedings.

Definition of magistrates' court in the English dictionary

The definition of magistrates' court in the dictionary is a court of summary jurisdiction held before two or more justices of the peace or a stipendiary magistrate to deal with minor crimes, certain civil actions, and preliminary hearings.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGISTRATES' COURT

magister
magisterial
magisterially
magisterialness
magisteries
magisterium
magistery
magistracies
magistracy
magistral
magistrality
magistrally
magistrand
magistrate
magistrateship
magistratic
magistratical
magistratically
magistrature

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGISTRATES' COURT

Boulogne-Billancourt
circuit court
county court
court
criminal court
district court
divorce court
family court
Federal court
go to court
juvenile court
kangaroo court
out of court
out-of-court
Port Harcourt
Prix Goncourt
superior court
Supreme Court
tennis court
the ball is in your court
trial court

Synonyms and antonyms of magistrates' court in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «magistrates' court» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGISTRATES' COURT

Find out the translation of magistrates' court to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of magistrates' court from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «magistrates' court» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

裁判法院
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Juzgado de Paz ´
570 millions of speakers

English

magistrates´ court
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मजिस्ट्रेट कोर्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محكمة الصلح /
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Суд магистратов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tribunal de magistrados
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট কোর্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tribunal d´instance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mahkamah Majistret
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Amtsgericht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

治安判事裁判所
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치안 ´ 법원
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengadilan istana
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tòa án tòa ´
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குற்றவியல் நீதிமன்றம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅजिस्ट्रेट कोर्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sulh Mahkemesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pretura ´
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sąd Sędziów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Суд магістратів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tribunal magistraților
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ειρηνοδικείο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

landdroshof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Magistrates ´Court
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

øvrighets ´ hoff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of magistrates' court

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGISTRATES' COURT»

The term «magistrates' court» is regularly used and occupies the 58.215 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGISTRATES' COURT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about magistrates' court

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGISTRATES' COURT»

Discover the use of magistrates' court in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to magistrates' court and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Blackstone's Magistrates' Court Handbook 2013
Andrew Keogh. Morris v Director of Public Prosecutions [2008] EWHC 2788 ( Admin) A1.2.1 Moss v Howdle [1997] SLT 782 C14.15.2 Neale vE (A Minor) ( 1983)80 CrimAppR 20 C12.8.2 Nembhard v Director of Public Prosecutions [ 2009] ...
Andrew Keogh, 2012
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The Magistrates' Court: An Introduction
A simple speedy summary, this fully revised Fifth Edition takes account of the wide scale changes which have affected the work of Justices of the Peace and their courts in recent years.
Bryan Gibson, Mike Watkins, 2009
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Introduction to the Magistrates' Court: With a Glossary of ...
The UK system of local justice explained in a book that has been constantly in demand through four editions - and is used by many courts in the training of justices of the peace. An excellent introduction.
Bryan Gibson, Winston Gordon, 2001
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Effective Use of Magistrates' Court Hearings: Crown ...
This study looks at its performance in making effective use of magistrates' court trials and hearings.
Great Britain: National Audit Office, 2006
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Justice in Middlesex: A Brief History of the Uxbridge ...
Tells the history of just one of the magistrates' courts in England and Wales. This work looks at the underlying backdrop of a part of the country: Middlesex, London and Westminster that is central to the English legal system.
Eileen M. Bowlt, 2007
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A Practical Approach to Criminal Procedure
Trial on indictment is discussed in detail, as are sentencing and appeals. This new edition has been fully updated to incorporate recent developments in the field.
John Sprack, 2012
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Criminal Appeals and Review Remedies for Magistrates' Court ...
This practical guide examines the ways in which practitioners can challenge decisions of magistrates' courts in criminal proceedings.
Andrew William Keogh, 1999
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Kenya Gazette
... Kisii High Court The Resident Judge and Deputy Registrar, Kakamega High Court The Resident Judge and Deputy Registrar, Bungoma High Court Courts Mombasa Magistrates' Court Tononoka Magistrates' Court Kwale Magistrates' Court.
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On Your Feet - Magistrates' Court
On Your Feet is a practical guide written to address the fears and knowledge gap experienced by newly qualified criminal advocates stepping into the Magistrates' Court for the first time.
Rossano Scamardella, Kirsty Craghill, 2012
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Anthony and Berryman's Magistrates' Court Guide 2013
This popular annual publication provides a complete picture of the law.
F. G. Davies, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGISTRATES' COURT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term magistrates' court is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court | Leicester Mercury
Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Joseph William Martin (26), of Holderness Road, Mowmacre Hill, Leicester, pleaded ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
2
Harlow Magistrates' Court faces closure | Harlow Star
Harlow Magistrates' Court is one of 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales threatened with closure. The Government is currently ... «Harlow Star, Jul 15»
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'very disappointed' over proposals to shut Aylesbury Magistrates' Court
The magistrates' court, county court and family court in Walton Street are among dozens throughout the country earmarked for closure, as the ... «Bucks Herald, Jul 15»
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Scales of Justice: 16 cases heard at Oxford and Banbury …
Scales of Justice: 16 cases heard at Oxford and Banbury Magistrates Court ... of a community order made by Oxford Magistrates' Court on February 23 by failing ... «Oxford Mail, Jul 15»
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Video: Don Lock 'road rage murder': Suspect Matthew Daley …
Daley, of Worthing, West Sussex, attended Crawley Magistrates' Court for his first hearing on Monday. He was remanded in custody. Matthew ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Man arrested following assault in car park next to Teesside …
Officers were called to the scene, next to Teesside Magistrates' Court, at 8.48am. A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said the male victim was ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
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COURT LISTINGS: Who has appeared before Truro Magistrates …
ALAN HICHENS, 51, of Station Road, Truro, entered guilty pleas at Truro Magistrates' Court on July 8 to three offences of breaching a ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
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Step inside Dale Street magistrates' court and follow in the footsteps …
The ECHO's Joe Thomas, pictured, was given a sneak peak inside the old Magistrates Court on Dale Street, which is now lying vacant ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
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In the courts - latest cases at Bath Magistrates' Court
David Wren, 46 of Julian House, Manvers Street, was ordered to pay £180 for using threatening words or behaviour in Bristol on June 28. «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Call for justice to be kept local as Burton Magistrates' Court in axe …
Matthew Ellis said any changes to magistrates' court provision in Staffordshire must make sure justice stays in the area otherwise 'defendants ... «Burton Mail, Jul 15»

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