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Tribunal

The seat of a judge; the bench on which a judge and his associates sit for administering justice.

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Assembly 76% connected

A company of persons collected together in one place, and usually for some common purpose, esp. for deliberation and legislation, for worship, or for…

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Chancery 76% connected

In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the ju…

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Consistory 76% connected

Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council.

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Inquisition 76% connected

The act of inquiring; inquiry; search; examination; inspection; investigation.

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Rota 76% connected

An ecclesiastical court of Rome, called also Rota Romana, that takes cognizance of suits by appeal. It consists of twelve members.

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Bench 70% connected

A long seat, differing from a stool in its greater length.

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Jury 70% connected

For temporary use; -- applied to a temporary contrivance.

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Court 92% connected

An inclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different building; also, a space opening from a street a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Judicature 92% connected

The state or profession of those employed in the administration of justice; also, the dispensing or administration of justice.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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