court of common pleas
or Court of Common Pleas
nounLaw.
(formerly in England) a court to hear civil cases between common citizens.
(in some U.S. states) a court with general civil jurisdiction.
Origin of court of common pleas
1First recorded in 1680–90
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British Dictionary definitions for Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
noun
English law (formerly) a superior court exercising jurisdiction in civil actions between private citizens
US law (in some states) a court exercising original and general jurisdiction
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