petty sessions
Americannoun
noun
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Their desire in this direction was quickly met, and both, to the indignation of the Tories, were fined five shillings at the next petty sessions.
From The Great House by Stanley John Weyman
The quarterly meeting of magistrates, at which cases sent up from petty sessions are tried.
From The Coverley Papers by Various
This ancient market town, in which the petty sessions for the High Peak are holden, is situated on the western bank of the river Wye.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
Then they should appoint petty sessions for the signing of certificates at such times and places that the royal officers may attend and be heard.
From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Daniel Scott
The town, which formerly sent a member to parliament, is governed by a bailiff and eight burgesses; and the petty sessions are held here.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
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