mayor's court

noun

: a court in some cities that is usually presided over by the mayor and that has jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and other minor criminal and civil matters

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“Mayor's court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/mayor%27s%20court. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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