What does the cryptic crossword clue "On twenty-four hours earlier, old magistrate (5)" mean?

The definition is "old magistrate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="on") + EVE (synonym="day before") = REEVE; definition: "old magistrate" The answer is REEVE.

On twenty-four hours earlier, old magistrate (5)

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