court hand

American  

noun

1. a style of handwriting formerly used in the English law courts.

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court hand British  

noun

1. a style of handwriting formerly used in English law courts

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Etymology

Origin of court hand

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

He said the document was carefully prepared and written in what was known as a "court hand", probably by a member of the king's government department or chancery.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2019

Rarely does the court hand down a ruling of such constitutional magnitude—and seldom do all nine justices agree to restrict the power that police and prosecutors exert over individuals.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2019

Hearings were set to determine how their assets should be divided, but the day they were to begin, Mr. Brant and Ms. Seymour waltzed into court hand in hand and announced they were reconciling.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2018

He walked off the court, hand in the air, waving to the fans in his hometown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2017

And, as she passed out into the court, hand in hand with Veranilda, 'O, the pleasure of these large spaces, this free air, after the straight house at Cumae!

From Veranilda by Gissing, George