justice of the peace

justice of the peace

n. pl. justices of the peace Abbr. JP

A magistrate of the lowest level of certain state court systems, having authority to act upon minor offenses, commit cases to a higher court for trial, perform marriages, and administer oaths.

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justice of the peace

Noun

1. (in Britain) a magistrate who is authorized to act as a judge in a local court of law

2. (in New Zealand) a person authorized to act in a limited judicial capacity

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

justice of the peace - a local magistrate with limited powers law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" magistrate - a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

Translations

Justice of the Peace n → juez m/f de paz see also Crown Court

Justice of the Peace n → juge m de paix

Justice of the Peace justice n → Friedensrichter(in) m(f)

Justice of the Peace n → giudice m conciliatore