territorial court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of territorial court
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Morrow is the chief and only judge of the territorial court of Canada's Northwest Territories.
From Time Magazine Archive
The decisions of the territorial court regarding slavery would now be final.
From Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics by Allen Johnson
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
The first territorial court in Washington county was held Aug. 13, 1849, Judge Aaron Goodrich, presiding; Judge David Cooper, associate.
From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by William Henry Carman Folsom
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
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