What is another word for justice of the peace?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌstɪs ɒvðə pˈiːs] (IPA) 
Justice of the peace is a legal term used to describe a judge or magistrate who handles minor legal matters such as traffic offenses, small claims, and landlord-tenant disputes. There are several synonyms for the term justice of the peace, which are often used interchangeably. Some of the commonly used synonyms include magistrate, JP, judge, county judge, and municipal judge. In Australia, justice of the peace is referred to as a JP or a JP's clerk, while in Canada, they are called a justice of the peace or a provincial court judge. Regardless of the synonym used, the role of the justice of the peace remains the same - to implement and uphold the law in minor legal matters.
