Court
Court noun - A public official having authority to decide questions of law.
Usage example: if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench
Justice of the peace and court are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Justice of the peace" instead a noun "Court".
Justice of the peace
Justice of the peace noun - A local magistrate with limited powers.
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Synonyms for Justice of the peace
Court and justice of the peace are semantically related. You can use "Court" instead a noun phrase "Justice of the peace".
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Both terms in one sentence
- Justice Of The Peace Court: Only deals with very minor offences, and may have a lay judge.
Source: Useful Notes / British Courts - In Glasgow, some Justice Of The Peace courts are presided over by "stipendiary magistrates", who are legally qualified solicitors or advocates and sit alone within the Justice of the Peace Court in Glasgow.
Source: Useful Notes / British Courts
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