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court of common pleas

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court of common pleas
n. pl. courts of common pleas
1. A court in some states of the United States having general jurisdiction.
2. A court in Great Britain that formerly heard civil cases between commoners.

Court of Common Pleas
n
1. (Law) English law (formerly) a superior court exercising jurisdiction in civil actions between private citizens
2. (Law) US Law (in some states) a court exercising original and general jurisdiction


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