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general sessions

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of general sessions

First recorded in 1685–95

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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

Afternoon and evening general sessions took place in a Moorish-modern conference hall called the Palais des Nations.

From Time Magazine Archive

The superior court, and the court of general sessions of the peace and jail delivery, consist of the chief-justice and two associates.

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.

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