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people's court

American  

noun

Informal.
  1. small-claims court.


Example Sentences

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The article cited Italian media reporting testimonies about "weekend warfare in Sarajevo", as well as claims raised before the People's Court in Trento.

From Barron's

Mafia boss Bai Suocheng and his son Bai Yingcang were among the five men sentenced to death by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court.

From BBC

Sunday’s vote will be the culmination of the ex-president’s vision for a people’s court.

From Los Angeles Times

The case was initially filed in a local court but later transferred to the People's court, also known as the Lok Adalat, which handle cases which can be solved through mediation.

From BBC

“The People’s Court”: It’s very funny and stays true to the original show.

From Los Angeles Times