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general sessions

American

noun

a court of general jurisdiction in criminal cases in some U.S. states.

Etymology

Origin of general sessions

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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Physical therapy sessions are now limited to rowers working through injuries, Nowak said, with no general sessions geared toward maintaining peak performance.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2020

Lawyers for former inmate Christel Ward wrote she also was not given her 30-day credit because her case originated in criminal court, not Judge Benningfield's general sessions court.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2017

John Kaatz, a principal with consulting firm Conventions, Sports & Leisure, said the arena could help Chicago attract medical events that often hold large general sessions.

From Chicago Tribune • May 16, 2013

Francis X. Mancuso, former general sessions judge, crisply admitted to his longtime acquaintance with Costello and Luchese.

From Time Magazine Archive

Each group was to concentrate on one talent, but general sessions for the entire class give everyone practice in all talents.

From Stopover by Gerken, William

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