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

n

1. (Law) (in Britain) a lay magistrate, appointed by the crown or acting ex officio, whose function is to preserve the peace in his area, try summarily such cases as are within his jurisdiction, and perform miscellaneous administrative duties

2. (Law) (in Australia and New Zealand) a person authorised to administer oaths, attest instruments, and take declarations

Thesaurus

Noun

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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 (Brit) → giudice m di pace

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Justice of the Peace n (Brit) → giudice m di pace