inferior court
noun
: a court that is subordinate to and whose decisions are subject to review by the highest court in a judicial system (as of a state or country)
specifically
: a court having limited and specified jurisdiction rather than general jurisdiction
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“Inferior court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/inferior%20court. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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