1. plural of jurat; sworn officers or magistrates, especially in certain jurisdictions like the Channel Islands
Usage: legal; British

Examples

• The jurats presided over the local court proceedings.
• In Jersey, the jurats are elected officials who serve alongside the bailiff.
• The twelve jurats voted on the matter before the court.
• Historical records show that jurats have served in this capacity for centuries.
• The jurats took their oath of office in a formal ceremony.