county court
Americannoun
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(in the U.S.)
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an administrative board in counties in some states.
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a judicial tribunal in some states with jurisdiction extending over one or more counties.
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(in England)
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the lowest civil tribunal, having limited jurisdiction, mostly for the recovery of small debts.
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(formerly) the assembly of local residents who met periodically in each county under the presidency of the sheriff to transact the judicial and administrative business of the county.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of county court
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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But Mrs Justice Lieven dismissed the challenge saying the "appropriate forum" for the claim is the county court, rather than the High Court.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Deirdre Vickers, a sheriff’s department spokesperson, said she could not comment on pending litigation, as did a representative for the county court system.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
The defendant denies two counts of misconduct in a public office, one by having a relationship with Saunderson and the second by failing to disclose county court judgments about her debts.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025
Elliot added that the county court facilities have also been cleared “out of an abundance of caution” until FBI and local police uncover the source of the threat.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2024
Eric’s father was the clerk of the county court and often passed on news of particularly juicy trials to Eric, whose popularity increased in proportion.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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