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domestic court

British  

noun

  1. (in England) a magistrates' court for domestic proceedings, such as matrimonial, guardianship, custodianship, affiliation, or adoption disputes

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Last fall, the United Nations approved a multinational security mission to be led by Kenya, but it has been delayed by domestic court rulings.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

That law was nullified within months by a domestic court on procedural grounds.

From Reuters • May 2, 2023

South Korean police arrested the unidentified woman at a southern port city in September, based on a domestic court warrant issued after New Zealand requested her provisional arrest.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022

After a full hearing in April 2013, a domestic court judge issued the order, granting full custody of the children and their home to Michelle Castillo.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2016

This domestic court, which continued in full vigor for many ages, the Saxons called Hall mote, from the place in which it was held; the Normans, who adopted it, named it a Court-Baron.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund