court of general sessions
noun
a local court with general jurisdiction, both civil and criminal.
Origin of court of general sessions
An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705
Words nearby court of general sessions
court of common pleas,
court of domestic relations,
court of equity,
court of exchequer,
court of first instance,
court of general sessions,
court of honor,
court of honour,
court of inquiry,
court of justiciary,
court of law