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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.

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Origin of court of common pleas

First recorded in 1680–90

Words nearby court of common pleas

courtly love, court-martial, Court of Appeal, court of appeals, court of claims, court of common pleas, court of domestic relations, court of equity, Court of Exchequer, court of first instance, court of general sessions
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British Dictionary definitions for court of common pleas

Court of Common Pleas

noun

English law (formerly) a superior court exercising jurisdiction in civil actions between private citizens
US law (in some states) a court exercising original and general jurisdiction
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