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单词 justice of the peace
释义

justice of the peace

noun phrase

: a local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer summary justice in minor cases, to commit for trial, and to administer oaths and perform marriages

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

justice of the peace

: a local judicial official who is empowered chiefly to administer oaths, perform marriage ceremonies, certify documents, and in some states may have additional judicial powers (as to issue summonses)

justice of the peace

noun

as in circuit judge

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • circuit judge
  • chief justice
  • judge
  • justice
  • magistrate
  • squire
  • jurist
  • auditor
  • master
  • bench
  • court
  • adjudicator
  • jurisconsult
  • beak
  • jurisprudent
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