General Court
Americannoun
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the state legislature of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
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(in colonial New England) any of various local assemblies having both legislative and judicial powers.
Etymology
Origin of General Court
An Americanism dating back to 1620–30
Example Sentences
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X said it filed an appeal at the General Court of the EU challenging the fine by the commission, which acts as the EU's digital watchdog.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
The commission said it carried out inspections at Red Bull’s headquarters and various subsidiaries in March 2023, which the Austrian energy drink maker challenged to the General Court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
It has now escalated its complaint to the EU's second highest court, the General Court.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025
Rulings by the General Court can be appealed to the European Court of Justice.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024
The British had forbidden the General Court to meet, but the Massachusetts men had merely changed the name of their legislative body and gone on sitting.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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