During the Edo period, the local governor administered the shogunate's direct territories.
The magistrate's office handled tax collection and trials.
deputy official (medieval); acting administrator
Historical term for a deputy or acting official in the Middle Ages, predating the Edo-period usage. Less common than the Edo-period sense.
Medieval deputy officials managed estates on behalf of the manor lords.
His ancestors served as local magistrates in this region.
He was appointed magistrate of this domain.