Etymology

summary jurisdiction

Today it means: The authority of a court of law to summarily issue a conviction, typically for a petty crime, without requiring a trial by jury. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

Compound of summary + jurisdiction.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. The authority of a court of law to summarily issue a conviction, typically for a petty crime, without requiring a trial by jury.

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