JUSTICE OF THE PEACE


Meaning of JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in English

a local public officer, usually having jurisdiction to try and determine minor civil and criminal cases and to hold preliminary examinations of persons accused of more serious crimes, and having authority to administer oaths, solemnize marriages, etc.

[ 1325-75; ME ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .