Brand magistrate crooked after waiving of charge (6)
I believe the answer is:
stigma
'brand' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stigma that I've seen before include "Part of a flower" , "Blot" , "Mark of shame or social disgrace" , "Disgraceful sign" , "Symbol of disgrace or infamy" .)