Usage Note
Magistrature refers collectively to the body of magistrates or to the judicial function itself — entrer dans la magistrature means to join the judiciary as a career. In France the magistrature debout (standing magistracy) refers to prosecutors, while magistrature assise (seated magistracy) refers to judges. The term also extends to any high civil office: la magistrature suprême is the presidency.
Examples
"Elle a consacré sa vie à la magistrature."
Natural Translation
She devoted her life to the judiciary.

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