court of sessions
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court of sessions
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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The court of sessions judgement on Brexit will be out at 12.45pm, the lawyer Jolyon Maugham says.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 7, 2019
He farther designates three individuals from among the whole body of justices, who form in each county what is called the court of sessions.
From American Institutions and Their Influence by Tocqueville, Alexis de
The townships have the right to make by-laws, and to enforce them by fines which are fixed by law; but these by-laws must be approved by the court of sessions.
From American Institutions and Their Influence by Tocqueville, Alexis de
But it is in the court of sessions that they exercise their most important functions.
From American Institutions and Their Influence by Tocqueville, Alexis de
Thus by threatening the officer, the court of sessions exacts compliance from the town.
From American Institutions and Their Influence by Tocqueville, Alexis de
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