District Courts
/ˈdɪstrɪkt kɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Trial courts of general jurisdiction within a federal or state judicial system, typically handling civil and criminal cases at the first instance.
The plaintiff filed the lawsuit in one of the district courts to seek damages.
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- district courts
- district court
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Commentary
In U.S. federal law, 'District Courts' are the primary trial courts; in some states, the term may refer to courts with limited jurisdiction—context is key.
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