General Court
Americannoun
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the state legislature of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
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(in colonial New England) any of various local assemblies having both legislative and judicial powers.
Etymology
Origin of General Court
An Americanism dating back to 1620–30
Example Sentences
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The findings were upheld in 2022 by the General Court, the EU's second-highest.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The General Court overturned the initial fine in 2022, saying antitrust officials’ analysis of the case was incomplete and didn’t prove the rebates could stifle competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
"We are disappointed with today’s decision as previously the General Court reviewed the facts and categorically annulled this case," Apple added.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
“The General Court dismisses the action brought by Mr Abramovich, thereby upholding the restrictive measures taken against him,” the court said Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
The British had forbidden the General Court to meet, but the Massachusetts men had merely changed the name of their legislative body and gone on sitting.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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