magistrature noun. ['madʒɪstrǝtʃǝ] L17.
[French, from magistrat, formed as MAGISTRATE + -URE.]
1. The dignity or office of a magistrate; sing. & in pl., the office of a particular magistrate identified contextually. L17.
b. A magistrate's term of office. E18.

2. Magistrates collectively; a body of magistrates. L17.

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