stipendiary

/staɪˈpɛndiˌɛri/
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Other forms: stipendiaries

Definitions of stipendiary
  1. adjective
    receiving or eligible for compensation
    “a stipendiary magistrate”
    synonyms: compensated, remunerated, salaried
    paid
    marked by the reception of pay
  2. adjective
    pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance
    “stipendiary funds”
  3. adjective
    for which money is paid
    “stipendiary services”
    synonyms: compensable, paying, remunerative, salaried
    paid
    marked by the reception of pay
  4. noun
    (United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases
    synonyms: stipendiary magistrate
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    type of:
    magistrate
    a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
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