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Term used to mean any court recognized by the judicial system. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In a wide sense, any duly constituted tribunal administering the laws of the state or nation; in a narrower sense, a court proceeding according to the course of the common law and governed by its rules and principles, as contrasted with a "court of equity." … [Read more...] about COURT OF LAW

A court authorized by the articles of war, for the trial of all offenders in the army or navy, for military offences. Article 64, directs that general courts martial may consist of any number of commissioned officers, from five to thirteen, inclusively; but they shall not consist of less than thirteen, where the number can be convened, without manifest injury to the service. 2. … [Read more...] about COURT MARTIAL

was a court not of record, held before the lord high constable and earl marshal of England. It had jurisdiction, both civil and criminal, in deeds of arms and war, armorial bearings, questions of precedence, etc., and as a court of honor. It has long been disused. 3 BL Comm. 103; 3 Steph. Comm. 335, note I. … [Read more...] about COURT OF CHIVALRY, OR COURT MILITARY,

A court having jurisdiction of causes arising under the rules of admiralty law. See ADMIRALTY. High, court of admiralty. In English law. This was a court which exercised jurisdiction in prize cases, and had general jurisdiction in maritime causes, on the instance side. Its proceedings were usually in rem, and its practice and principles derived in large measure from the civil … [Read more...] about COURT OF ADMIRALTY

A federal court where actions against the government are filed and adjudicated. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition One of the courts of the United States, erected by act of congress. It consists of a chief justice and four associates, and holds one annual session. It is located at Washington. Its jurisdiction extends to all claims against the United States arising … [Read more...] about COURT OF CLAIMS