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court of record

–noun
a court whose judgments and proceedings are kept on permanent record and that has the power to impose penalties for contempt.

Origin:
1755–65
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court of record  
n.   pl. courts of record
A court whose proceedings and decisions are retained on permanent record.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: court of record
: a court whose acts and proceedings are kept on permanent record
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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