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
Dueñas said most homeless people live in the Civic Center area, where the county court, library and Legacy Park are.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
Daniel, the homeless man outside the county court, said he’s from Michigan but has been homeless in Malibu, Topanga and Santa Monica for 21 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
Paperwork seized showed Ms Pegg was the subject of a number of county court judgements for unpaid debts.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025
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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