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domestic court

British

noun

(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

The resulting law was struck down by a domestic court several months later on procedural grounds.

From Reuters • Apr. 24, 2023

South Korean police arrested the 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 • Nov. 28, 2022

IMS immediately contested the judgment, and in cases where awards by the arbitration court are contested, they require an enforcement order in the relevant domestic court.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2020

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

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