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police court

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun police court has 1 sense
  1. police court - a court that has power to prosecute for minor offenses and to bind over for trial in a superior court anyone accused serious offenses
    --1 is a kind of
    court, tribunal, judicature

Definitions from the Web

Term: Police Court

Description

Police Court refers to a judicial institution where minor criminal offenses and certain civil matters are adjudicated. It is typically presided over by a magistrate or a judge specializing in handling cases related to law enforcement and public order.

Sample Sentences

Noun - Singular: The defendant was summoned to appear before the police court for his alleged involvement in the theft.

Noun - Plural: Several cases were pending before the police courts, awaiting judgment.

Related Verbs:

  • They decided to prosecute the suspect after investigating the incident thoroughly.
  • She was arrested and later charged in the police court for drunk driving.

Related Adjective:

  • The police court proceedings were conducted in a swift and orderly manner.

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