court of record
Example Sentences
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In fact, past legislative sessions have weathered repeated attempts to require that justices of the peace who preside over a court of record be attorneys.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2016
Erskine May says the House of Lords has the power to inflict fines in its capacity as a court of record.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2016
This power, unless withdrawn by statute, belongs to any justice of the peace who has authority to hold a court of record, while he is holding one.
From The American Judiciary by Baldwin, Simeon E., LLD
Commitments by a court of record if formally drawn up are under the seal of the court.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
It is defined to be the execution of the command of some court of record or officer of justice.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
