territorial court

American  

noun

1. a court established in U.S. territories that is empowered to hear local and federal cases.

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Etymology

Origin of territorial court

First recorded in 1855–60

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territorial court

Morrow is the chief and only judge of the territorial court of Canada's Northwest Territories.

From Time Magazine Archive

The bill also made special provision for writs of error and appeals from the territorial court to the Supreme Court of the United States, in all cases involving title to slaves and personal freedom.

From Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics by Allen Johnson

At the conclusion of his speech he made a motion to hold the prisoner for the territorial court and to adjourn, but was voted down without discussion.

From A Daughter of the Snows by Jack London

A territorial court holds its sessions in the Territory for which it is constituted, and has jurisdiction of cases arising under the laws of Congress and the laws passed by the territorial legislature.

From Elements of Civil Government by Alexander L. Peterman

I am tried and condemned by the territorial court.

From Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78 by Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant

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