1. the offices or positions of magistrates; the body of magistrates collectively
Usage: formal; legal
2. the term of office or tenure of a magistrate
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The reform aimed to strengthen local magistratures across the country.
• She served in various magistratures throughout her legal career.
• The magistratures were responsible for maintaining order in their districts.
• His magistrature lasted for three years before he retired.
• The colonial magistratures had broad administrative powers.
• Training programs were established for new members of the magistratures.