inferior court

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Noun inferior court has 1 sense

inferior court, lower court - any court whose decisions can be appealed to a higher court
--₁ is a kind of court, tribunal, judicature

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Inferior Court

Description:

An inferior court refers to a court that is lower in rank or authority compared to other courts within a judicial system.

Senses:

Legal sense: A court that operates at a lower level and hears less serious cases.
Common sense: A court that has limited jurisdiction and deals with specific types of cases or appeals.

Usages:

In legal proceedings, an inferior court may handle preliminary hearings and minor cases.
Some countries have specialized inferior courts to handle matters related to family law.
The decision made in an inferior court can be appealed to a higher court.

Sample Sentences:

The judge in the inferior court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
Many traffic violation cases are handled in the inferior court.
The local inferior court decided to grant custody of the child to the mother.