English Dictionary

magistrates' court

名詞

In England and Wales, a lower court of law that deals with less serious offences, as well as initial hearings for serious offences prior to referring these to the Crown Court. Cases are heard by two or three magistrates, or sometimes a district judge, without a jury.

日本語の意味

イングランドおよびウェールズにおける下級裁判所。軽微な犯罪の起訴や、重罪の初審の審理を担当する裁判所であり、陪審制は採用されず、2～3人の治安判事または地区裁判官がケースを審理する。

She gave evidence at the magistrates' court before the case was sent to the Crown Court.

彼女はその事件がクラウンコートに送致される前に、治安裁判所で証言した。

意味（1）

In England and Wales, a lower court of law that deals with less serious offences, as well as initial hearings for serious offences prior to referring these to the Crown Court. Cases are heard by two or three magistrates, or sometimes a district judge, without a jury.

意味（2）

A similar court of law in various other countries and jurisdictions.

magistrates' courts （ plural ）