'Magistrature' definitions:

Definition of 'magistrature'

(from WordNet)
noun
The position of magistrate [syn: magistracy, magistrature]

Definition of 'Magistrature'

From: GCIDE
  • Magistrature \Mag"is*tra`ture\, n. [Cf. F. magistrature.] Magistracy. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]