court of record

American  

noun

1. a court whose judgments and proceedings are kept on permanent record and that has the power to impose penalties for contempt.

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Etymology

Origin of court of record

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

In fact, past legislative sessions have weathered repeated attempts to require that justices of the peace who preside over a court of record be attorneys.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2016

Erskine May says the House of Lords has the power to inflict fines in its capacity as a court of record.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2016

There are two other ways of becoming a villain besides being born to the condition; the acknowledgment of unfree status in a court of record, and prescription.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

James I. in 1607, at the petition of the inhabitants of Ashford, gave Sir John Smith, Kt., the right of holding a court of record in the town on every third Tuesday.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

It is defined to be the execution of the command of some court of record or officer of justice.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

Related Words

• superior court
• trial court