police courts

A form of police court — A court of justice for trying minor criminal cases brought before it by the police, often in summary proceedings.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of police court
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “police courts,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20courts.

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