quarter sessions

Noun

Meaning

a local court with criminal jurisdiction and sometimes administrative functions

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Examples

Suffolk was originally divided into four separate Quarter Sessions divisions. Source: Internet

The Quarter Sessions met to oversee the administration of the district and deal with legal cases. Source: Internet

To effect this they were empowered to issue their warrant or precept to the Sheriff, commanding him to summon a Grand Jury to sit at the court of Quarter Sessions. Source: Internet

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