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A quick definition of chief magistrate:

A chief magistrate is the highest-ranking official in a government, like a king or president. They have a lot of power and authority. There are also local magistrates who have limited power and only deal with certain types of cases. They can decide if someone should be released or sent to jail before their trial. In some places, there are also investigating magistrates who look into criminal cases before they go to court.

A more thorough explanation:

A chief magistrate is the highest-ranking official in a government, such as a king in a monarchy, a president in a republic, or a governor in a state. They have the power to make important decisions and enforce laws.

For example, in the United States, the President is the chief magistrate of the country. They are responsible for making decisions that affect the entire nation, such as signing bills into law and making executive orders.

On a local level, a chief magistrate can also refer to a local official who has been given specific powers by appointment or statutory grant of authority. They may have limited jurisdiction and authority, often restricted to criminal cases. For instance, a police magistrate has jurisdiction to try minor criminal offenses, breaches of police regulations, and similar violations.

Overall, a chief magistrate is an important figure in government who has the power to make decisions that affect the lives of many people.

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