criminal court

noun

1. a court of law in which criminal cases are tried and determined.

Word History and Origins

Origin of criminal court¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The Paris criminal court acquitted a fifth man in the case.

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The investigation into the incident revealed "an organised and structured system" for irregular migration to Britain operating in France and Germany, according to the investigative judges' order referring the case to the criminal court.

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However, the Reform MSP has noted that the use of this provision would be "very rare" due to a presumption against short prison sentences in Scotland's criminal courts.

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“I mean, he was going through his own criminal court case and yet he’s the president,” she said.

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The investigation into the 2023 incident revealed "an organised and structured system" for irregular migration to Britain operating in France and Germany, according to the investigative judges' order referring the case to the criminal court.

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