court of record
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of court of record
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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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
A court leet, court of record and bailiffs’ court of liberties still exist.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various
Has the powers and authority of a court of record to administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses, and all appeals from the Commission shall be to the Supreme Court of Appeals only.
From Civil Government of Virginia by Fox, William Fayette
A court of record, in modern parlance, is one which tries causes between parties and is required to keep a full official and permanent record of its disposition of them.
From The American Judiciary by Baldwin, Simeon E., LLD
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