court of common pleas
or Court of Common Pleas
noun Law.
(formerly in England) a court to hear civil cases between common citizens.
(in some U.S. states) a court with general civil jurisdiction.
Origin of court of common pleas
First recorded in 1680–90
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Court of Common Pleas
noun
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