forest court

noun

A court that had jurisdiction over a woodland area that was usually owned by the King.

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Meanings

nounforest court (plural forest courts)

plural forest courts

  1. EnglandhistoricallawA court that had jurisdiction over a woodland area that was usually owned by the King.
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APA

forest court. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forest%20court

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“forest court.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forest%20court. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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