small–claims court
noun
Definition of small–claims court
: a special court intended to simplify and expedite the handling of small claims on debts
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1915
First Known Use of small–claims court
1915
SMALL–CLAIMS COURT Defined for English Language Learners
small-claims court
noun
Definition of small–claims court for English Language Learners
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law : a court where legal disputes over small amounts of money are settled
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