JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

in some states in the US, a magistrate with jurisdiction over a small district or part of a county, authorized to decide minor cases, commit persons to trial in a higher court, perform marriages, etc. —2D Tapes Glossary Final approval 22 Mar 90

in some states in the US, a magistrate with jurisdiction over a small district or part of a county, authorized to decide minor cases, commit persons to trial in a higher court, perform marriages, etc.