Virtual Court
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally authorized proceeding conducted remotely using digital technology instead of a physical courtroom.
The judge presided over the virtual court session via videoconference to hear the motions.
- (n.) An online platform established by a court system to facilitate remote judicial hearings and filings.
The court notified attorneys to file their documents through the virtual court portal.
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- virtual court
- virtual courts
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Commentary
Use 'virtual court' to denote formal judicial processes conducted through technology; distinguish from informal online dispute resolution platforms.
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