Justice of the Peace

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Justice of the Peace

noun Justices of the Peace

  1. A judicial officer with varying responsibilities depending on the jurisdiction.

    Similar: JP, J.P.

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noun judicial officer

Españoljuez de paz, jueza de paz
한국어치안판사 chianpansa
日本語治安判事 chian-hanji
中文太平紳士 /太平绅士 tàipíng shēnshì, 治安法官 zhì'ān fǎguān
Portuguêsjuiz de paz, juíza de paz
Françaisjuge de paix
DeutschFriedensrichter, Friedensrichterin
Italianogiudice di pace
Русскиймирово́й судья́ mirovój sudʹjá, мирова́я судья́ mirovája sudʹjá

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@misc{justice_of_the_peace_2026,
  title = {Justice of the Peace},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/justice%20of%20the%20peace},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}