mahistrado
mahistrádo with stress marks
magistrate
Usage Note
Mahistrado is borrowed from Spanish 'magistrado' and refers to a magistrate — a judicial officer with the authority to administer and enforce the law. In the Philippine context, it typically refers to a justice of the Supreme Court or a high-ranking judge. The term is formal and appears primarily in legal documents and news coverage of judicial proceedings.
Examples
" Marunong ang mahistrado sa batas. "
Natural Translation
The magistrate is knowledgeable about the law.
Literal Translation
Knowledgeable the magistrate in law.
" Dumating ang mahistrado. "
Natural Translation
The magistrate arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived the magistrate.
" Matapos pakinggan ang magkabilang panig, maingat na ipinaliwanag ng mahistrado ang batayan ng kanyang hatol sa kaso. "
Natural Translation
After hearing both sides, the magistrate carefully explained the basis of his ruling on the case.
Literal Translation
After listening-to the both sides, carefully explained by-the magistrate the basis of his ruling on-the case.
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