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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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However, a court case brought by Marshall's relatives meant new footage of events before the restraint was lodged with the Court of Session.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Last September his family 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 Jun. 25, 2026

He was nominated in a vote at parliament before a swearing in ceremony at the Court of Session.

From BBC May 20, 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

The action is carried on before the Court of Session.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

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