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J.P. [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Courts
DEF

A local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer summary justice in minor cases, to commit for trial, and to administer oaths and perform marriages.

OBS

"JP" is used at the DTSD-Indian Affairs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Tribunaux
DEF

Fonctionnaire autorisé à entendre certaines causes mineures, à admettre à caution et à faire prêter serment.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Tribunales
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