circuit court

noun

1. a court holding sessions at various intervals in different sections of a judicial district.
2. (initial capital letters) the court of general jurisdiction in a number of U.S. states.

Word History and Origins

Origin of circuit court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Example Sentences

The veteran lawmaker has been free on bail while he presses to have the jury verdict overturned by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

From Los Angeles Times

Embry Kidd, a Florida Democrat, passed his confirmation vote to the Atlanta-based Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday despite opposition from Manchin, prompting outrage from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

From Salon

“Particularly on some of the circuit court judges.”

From Salon

On Aug. 9 the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals published a ruling temporarily blocking the entire plan.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of appeals has issued an emergency stay stopping work on the installation of more than 100 units of modular housing on the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times