Magistrate in Tagalog

“Magistrate” in Tagalog is “Hukom” or “Mahistrado” – the term for a civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts court proceedings. This word is essential when discussing the Philippine legal system and judicial processes.

[Words] = Magistrate

[Definition]:

• Magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/
• Noun 1: A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law in a local court.
• Noun 2: An official entrusted with administration of laws and public affairs.
• Noun 3: A judge in a lower court who handles minor criminal cases and preliminary hearings.

[Synonyms] = Mahistrado, Hukom, Huwes, Punong hukom, Tagapagpatupad ng batas

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The magistrate presided over the small claims court every Tuesday.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mahistrado ay nangunguna sa korte ng maliliit na reklamo tuwing Martes.
• Ex2_EN: A local magistrate issued a warrant for his arrest.
• Ex2_PH: Ang isang lokal na hukom ay naglabas ng warrant para sa kanyang pag-aresto.
• Ex3_EN: The magistrate reviewed the evidence before making a decision.
• Ex3_PH: Sinuri ng mahistrado ang ebidensya bago gumawa ng desisyon.
• Ex4_EN: She appeared before the magistrate to answer the charges against her.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay lumitaw sa harap ng hukom upang sagutin ang mga paratang laban sa kanya.
• Ex5_EN: The magistrate has the authority to settle disputes in the community.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mahistrado ay may awtoridad na ayusin ang mga alitan sa komunidad.