(law) A court of justice for trying small cases brought before it by the police.

(historical) A court through which the discretionary powers, privileges, and legal immunities reserved to the sovereign were exercised.

(historical) A modification of the Norman handwriting, as distinguished from the modern or Italian handwriting, in use in the English law-courts from the 16th century until the reign of George II.

Synonym of manorial roll

plural of court roll

(law) A court that is under the control or authority of another

(historical) A sovereign court in Ancien Régime France, dealing with customs and other matters of public finance.

plural of Inn of Court

(chiefly in the plural) Any of the four professional associations for barristers in England and Wales, which have supervisory and disciplinary functions over their members, and provide facilities such as libraries and accommodation.

(US, criminal justice) A criminal court which operates at night for certain routine functions such as granting bail and issuing charges.