magistrates' court
noun[C]
LAWukusacourtthatdealswithcrimesthat are notserious:
Thecasewasheardin amagistrates'court.
Thecouncilcanapplyto themagistrates'courtforawarranttoenterthepremises.
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commercial court
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county court
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family court
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