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Court of Session

American  

noun

  1. (in Scotland) the highest civil court.


Court of Session British  

noun

  1. the supreme civil court in Scotland

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In the latest case, a man called Robert Adamson applied to the Court of Session to raise the action for himself and the other drivers.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

His aunt Sharon MacFadyen told the Court of Session in Edinburgh that she did not have words for how horrific the family's experience had been.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

His family has since received an apology from the prison service, Crown Office and Police Scotland after the Court of Session heard that the level of force went beyond what was necessary.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Ministers then challenged this decision in the Court of Session but their appeal was refused.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

In Scotland Admiralty cases are now prosecuted in the Court of Session, or in the Sheriff Court.

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