QUARTER SESSIONS


Meaning of QUARTER SESSIONS in English

Law.

1. an English court of general criminal jurisdiction for crimes less than homicide, held quarterly.

2. (in the U.S.) a court with limited criminal jurisdiction, having local administrative powers in some states.

[ 1570-80 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .