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magistracy

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mag⋅is⋅tra⋅cy

  [maj-uh-struh-see]
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–noun, plural -cies.
1. the office or function of a magistrate.
2. a body of magistrates.
3. the district under a magistrate.
Also, mag⋅is⋅tra⋅ture  [maj-uh-strey-cher] .

Origin:
1570–80; magistr(ate) + -acy
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mag·is·tra·cy   (māj'ĭs-trə-sē)   
n.   pl. mag·is·tra·cies

  1. The position, function, or term of office of a magistrate.

  2. A body of magistrates.

  3. The district under jurisdiction of a magistrate.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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