court of domestic relations
noun phrase
: a court that has jurisdiction and often special advisory powers over family disputes involving the rights and duties of husband, wife, parent, or child especially in matters affecting the support, custody, and welfare of children
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First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of court of domestic relations was
in 1926
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“Court of domestic relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20domestic%20relations. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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