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 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 Simeon E. Baldwin, LLD
This power, unless withdrawn by statute, belongs to any justice of the peace who has authority to hold a court of record, while he is holding one.
From The American Judiciary by Simeon E. Baldwin, LLD
The manor received the privilege of a market so early as Edward I. The town is governed by a mayor, and possesses a court of record for the recovery of debts, not exceeding twenty marks.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
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