All 13 Uses of
magistrate
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The servant instantly showed it to one of the others, who, without saying a word to any of the family, went to a magistrate; and, upon their deposition, Justine was apprehended.†
p. 80.9 *magistrate = judicial official
- Mr. Kirwin is a magistrate, and you are to give an account of the death of a gentleman who was found murdered here last night.†
p. 178.5
- I was soon introduced into the presence of the magistrate, an old benevolent man with calm and mild manners.†
p. 179.0
- About half a dozen men came forward; and, one being selected by the magistrate, he deposed that he had been out fishing the night before with his son and brother-in-law, Daniel Nugent, when, about ten o'clock, they observed a strong northerly blast rising, and they accordingly put in for port.†
p. 179.2
- The magistrate observed me with a keen eye and of course drew an unfavourable augury from my manner.†
p. 180.1
- I was accordingly conducted, by the magistrate and several other persons, to the inn.†
p. 180.9
- The examination, the presence of the magistrate and witnesses, passed like a dream from my memory when I saw the lifeless form of Henry Clerval stretched before me.†
p. 181.3
- My change of manner surprised and pleased the magistrate; perhaps he thought that my former exclamation was a momentary return of delirium, and now he instantly resumed his former benevolence.†
p. 185.2
- The magistrate listened to me with attention and kindness.†
p. 202.7
- The magistrate appeared at first perfectly incredulous, but as I continued he became more attentive and interested; I saw him sometimes shudder with horror; at others a lively surprise, unmingled with disbelief, was painted on his countenance.†
p. 203.1
- It is your duty as a magistrate, and I believe and hope that your feelings as a man will not revolt from the execution of those functions on this occasion.†
p. 203.3
- As I spoke, rage sparkled in my eyes; the magistrate was intimidated.†
p. 203.8
- But to a Genevan magistrate, whose mind was occupied by far other ideas than those of devotion and heroism, this elevation of mind had much the appearance of madness.†
p. 204.6
Definition:
a judge or judicial official
The exact meaning of magistrate varies widely depending upon the context. For example:
- in the U.S. federal court: assists district court judges by handling minor offenses or administrative tasks such as preliminary hearings (often referred to as a magistrate judge rather than just a magistrate)
- in some U.S. states: a judge in the state court
- in France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and other civil law countries: a sitting magistrate is a judge and a standing magistrate is a prosecutor
- in England: may be a volunteer without formal legal training who performs a judicial role with regard to minor matters
- in ancient Rome: a powerful officer with both judicial and executive power