magistrado
/maxisˈtɾado/ · B2 · noun · m
judge
⚖️ magistrado = magister (master) + -ado; the master of the law court
From Latin magistratus, from magister, meaning master or chief. A magistrado is a person with authority in the courtroom. Link the start, magis-, with magister and master, and the final -ado marks the person who holds that role.