mayor's court

mayor's court
a city court presided over by a mayor.
[1800-10]

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  • mayor's court — n: a court in some cities that is usu. presided over by the mayor and that has jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and other minor criminal and civil matters Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

  • mayor's court — noun : a court in some cities usually presided over by the mayor and having jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and other petty criminal or civil matters * * * a city court presided over by a mayor. [1800 10] …   Useful english dictionary

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