civil court

noun

: a court having trial jurisdiction over usually minor civil matters

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“Civil court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/civil%20court. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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