English Explanatory Dictionary

summary jurisdiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The authority of a court of law to summarily issue a conviction, typically for a petty crime, without requiring a trial by jury.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

summary jurisdiction

Etymology

Compound of summary + jurisdiction.

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