What is another word for judicial officer?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒuːdˈɪʃə͡l ˈɒfɪsə] (IPA) 
A judicial officer is a person who has the authority to interpret and apply the law in a court of law. They play a vital role in ensuring that justice is served fairly and equitably. Synonyms for the term "judicial officer" include judge, magistrate, justice, arbitrator, and adjudicator. A judge is a judicial officer who presides over a court of law, while a magistrate is a lower-level judicial officer who deals with minor cases. A justice is a judicial officer who sits on a higher court, such as a Supreme Court. An arbitrator is a neutral third party who is appointed to settle disputes between parties, while an adjudicator is a person who makes a final determination in a legal dispute.
