kangaroo court
kangaroo court
nounDefinition of KANGAROO COURT
1
: a mock court in which the principles of law and justice are disregarded or perverted
2
: a court characterized by irresponsible, unauthorized, or irregular status or procedures
3
: judgment or punishment given outside of legal procedure
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1853
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