the highest civil (= not criminal) court of law in Scotland, apart from the House of Lords . If somebody is found guilty in a sheriff court , they may apply for their case to be considered again at the Court of Session.
COURT OF SESSION
Meaning of COURT OF SESSION in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005