general sessions
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general sessions
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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The sanctity of clergy-penitent privilege in the United States, which applies to Catholics as well as other religious groups, dates back to at least 1813, when the Court of General Sessions of New York City declined to force a priest to testify.
From Washington Post
Shelby County General Sessions Judge Karen Massey issued an order to have three people arrested after they did not answer subpoenas to give testimony in a preliminary hearing for Ezekiel Kelly, 19.
From Seattle Times
General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi had ordered him held on $510,000 bond Tuesday on charges of especially aggravated kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft and fraud.
From Seattle Times
General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
From Washington Times
Max Fagan, a Tennessee General Sessions Court judge, officiated at the ceremony before 250 guests.
From New York Times
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