magistratura

judiciary

noun mah-jee-strah-TOO-rah Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'magistratus'

Also means

magistracy

Usage Note

Magistratura refers collectively to the judiciary, the body of judges and prosecutors, not a single magistrate, who is a magistrato. In Italy this is a charged term given the prominence of the courts in public life. It is feminine, and the plural magistrature is rare.

Examples

"La magistratura ha aperto un'indagine."

Natural Translation

The judiciary has opened an investigation.

Literal Translation

The judiciary has opened an-investigation.

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