Court of Limited Jurisdiction
/ˈkɔrt əv ˈlɪmɪtɪd dʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court authorized to hear only specific types of cases defined by statute or constitution, typically involving limited subject matter or monetary thresholds.
Traffic violations are usually adjudicated in a court of limited jurisdiction.
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- court of limited jurisdiction
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Commentary
Use this term to specify courts constrained by the scope of their authority, often defined by law to handle minor civil or criminal matters.
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