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: a court having jurisdiction over local civil matters and often petty criminal matters (as violations of city ordinances)
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“City court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/city%20court. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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