General Court

noun

1. the state legislature of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.

2. (in colonial New England) any of various local assemblies having both legislative and judicial powers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of General Court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1620–30

Example Sentences

It has now escalated its complaint to the EU's second highest court, the General Court.

From BBC

The General Court said the commission had not given a plausible explanation as to why the exchanges between its president and Pfizer's Albert Bourla could not be made public when an investigative journalist requested them in 2021.

From BBC

The city’s General Court went further.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are disappointed with today’s decision as previously the General Court reviewed the facts and categorically annulled this case," Apple added.

From BBC

The EU General Court said in its judgement that the U.S. fast food giant failed to prove that it was genuinely using the Big Mac name over a five-year period for chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants.

From Seattle Times