vierschaar

Definitions of vierschaar
  1. noun
    an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    synonyms: gerechtshof, hof, huuradviescommissie, justitie, rechtscollege, tribunaal
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    consistorie, kerkenraad, kerkeraad
    a church tribunal or governing body
    volksgericht
    an irregular unauthorized court
    rota
    (Roman Catholic Church) the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts
    hooggerechtshof
    the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation
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