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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.


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

Probate Court is essentially a court of record and has original jurisdiction in all matters of probate.

From Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition by James, J.A.

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

The court leet was a court of record, and its duty was not only to view the pledges but to present by jury all crimes that might happen within the jurisdiction, and punish the same.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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