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Definition of church court in English: church courtnoun ˈtʃəːtʃ kɔːt 1Any of the governing bodies under the Presbyterian system of ecclesiastical polity, having both administrative and judicial functions. 2Generally. An ecclesiastical court, having jurisdiction over spiritual or religious matters, such as offences against canon law or church doctrine.
Origin Mid 16th century. From church + court. Definition of church court in US English: church courtnounˈtʃəːtʃ kɔːt 1Any of the governing bodies under the Presbyterian system of ecclesiastical polity, having both administrative and judicial functions. 2Generally. An ecclesiastical court, having jurisdiction over spiritual or religious matters, such as offences against canon law or church doctrine.
Origin Mid 16th century. From church + court. |