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swahili [noun]

Hakimu mkazi

Maana (Definition)

A judicial officer presiding over local district or resident magistrate courts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

resident magistrate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

magistrate

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Judicial Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kesi hiyo iliwasilishwa mbele ya hakimu mkazi."

Translation: The case was presented before the resident magistrate.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Jajimuamuzi
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