Definition of "magistracies" [magistracies]

• Plural form of magistracy. (noun)

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• "To cancel all debts, confiscate the property of the rich, and divide the magistracies and priesthoods among his followers."
• "Each government was responsible for a territory with a specific number of towns or villages which were grouped together and controlled by magistracies."
• "Citizenship was a privilege; magistracies were usually reserved for men; not everyone was allowed to serve in the army; the right to marry was restricted; not everybody was permitted to own land; certain professions were considered to be vulgar; and nearly every society had at least one class of people who were not their own masters."