small claims court

noun

A civilian court specifically for plaintiffs seeking a speedy but relatively small payment from the defendant.

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Meanings

nounsmall claims court (plural small claims courts)

plural small claims courts

  1. A civilian court specifically for plaintiffs seeking a speedy but relatively small payment from the defendant.
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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