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

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

For 14 years, he has served as an official marriage counselor�first appointed by the territorial court, now by the new state's Supreme Court.

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 Johnson, Allen

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 London, Jack

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 Folsom, William Henry Carman