prerogative court
noun
a former ecclesiastical court in England and Ireland for the trial of certain testamentary cases.
(formerly) the court of probate in New Jersey.
Origin of prerogative court
1First recorded in 1595–1605
Words Nearby prerogative court
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How to use prerogative court in a sentence
Nor have they power to keep a prerogative court, prove wills, etc.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonThis is still more clearly made out by a reference to the transcript of the will in the registers of the prerogative court.
Finger-Ring Lore | William JonesAmbrose Phillips, an author of similar character, was made judge of the prerogative court of Ireland.
Genius in Sunshine and Shadow | Maturin Murray BallouThe case will be in the recollection of the parties employed in the neighbourhood of the prerogative court.
His will is now to be seen in the prerogative court of Canterbury.
Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) | Anonymous
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