magisterial (maj-[schwa]-steer-ee-[schwa]l), adj. Of or relating to the character, office, powers, or duties of a magistrate. — Also termed magistral; magistratic. [Cases: Justices of the Peace 12, 30. C.J.S. Justices of the Peace §§ 11, 23.]
magisterial precinct 〈美〉治安法官管辖区；基层司法管辖区 在一县内划分的某一治安法官〔magistrate〕、治安官〔constable〕、太平绅士〔justice of the peace〕的辖区范围。也称作「magisterial district」。
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A county subdivision that defines the territorial jurisdiction of a magistrate, constable, or justice of the peace. — Also termed magisterial district. [Cases: Justices of the Peace 52. C.J.S. Justices of the Peace § 41.]
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open court. 1. A court that is in session, presided over by a judge, attended by the parties and their attorneys, and engaged in judicial business. • Open court usu. refers to a proceeding in which formal entries are made on the record. The term is distinguished from a court that is hearing evidence in
pignus (pig-n[schwa]s), n. [Latin “pledge”] 1. Roman & civil law. (ital.) A bailment in which goods are delivered to secure the payment of a debt or performance of an engagement, accompanied by a power of sale in case of default. • This type of bailment is for the benefit of both parties. — Also termed
precinct. A geographical unit of government, such as an election district, a police district, or a judicial district. [Cases: Municipal Corporations 40.] magisterial precinct. A county subdivision that defines the territorial jurisdiction of a magistrate, constable, or justice of the peace. — Also termed magisterial district. [Cases: Justices of the Peace 52. C.J.S. Justices of
statutory declaration 〈英〉法定陈述书 1835年的《法定陈述书法》〔Statutory Declarations Act〕规定的一种书面事实陈述，由陈述人签字，并要在一名事务律师或治安官员〔magisterial officer〕面前郑重声明其所述事实为真实，在许多情况下它可以代替宣誓陈述〔declarations for oaths〕。
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magistral, adj. 1. Of or relating to a master or masters (an absolutely magistral work). 2. Formulated by a physician (a magistral ointment). 3. MAGISTERIAL.
commandment. Hist. 1. An authoritative order of a judge or magisterial officer. 2. The offense of inducing another to commit a crime.