justice of the peace

justice of the peace. A local judicial officer having jurisdiction over minor criminal offenses and minor civil disputes, and authority to perform routine civil functions (such as administering oaths and performing marriage ceremonies). — Abbr. J.P. Cf. MAGISTRATE(3). [Cases: Justices of the Peace 1, 31. C.J.S. Justices of the Peace §§ 1, 26, 47.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Peter，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及基础建设领域的法律文件。