court of record

noun phrase

: a court whose acts and proceedings are kept on permanent record

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If Grand Junction hadn’t been a court of record, that would not have been possible. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of court of record was in the 15th century

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“Court of record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20record. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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court of record

: a court whose acts and proceedings are kept on permanent record
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