magistrate's court
a court having limited jurisdiction over minor civil and criminal matters, as matters of contract not exceeding a particular amount of money.
Origin of magistrate's court
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How to use magistrate's court in a sentence
He pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates Court and is due to be sentenced.
Mr Taylor made his first appearance in court today, at a low-ranking magistrates court.
Harry's Day in Court Over Stolen Mobile Moves Closer | Tom Sykes | February 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTOfficers were appointed, a magistrates court formed, proclamations issued, and establishments of various kinds commenced.
Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 | William Hutcheon HallI answered in the affirmative, and our visitor announced himself as the huissier of the magistrates court.
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British Dictionary definitions for magistrates' court
(in England) a court of summary jurisdiction held before two or more justices of the peace or a stipendiary magistrate to deal with minor crimes, certain civil actions, and preliminary hearings
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