For example The magistrates decided that there was sufficient evidence to commit her for trial. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Magistrate A Justice of the Peace who presides over (is in charge of) minor cases heard in the magistrates' court.