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quarter sessions
 

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Noun quarter sessions has 1 sense
  1. quarter sessions - a local court with criminal jurisdiction and sometimes administrative functions
    --1 is a kind of     court, tribunal, judicature

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Quarter Sessions

The term "quarter sessions" refers to a historical court session held in England and Wales. It was generally conducted four times a year during specific quarters.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

  • The defendants were called to appear before the quarter sessions.
  • The quarter sessions were held in the county courthouse.

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