court hand

American  

noun

1. a style of handwriting formerly used in the English law courts.

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court hand British  

noun

1. a style of handwriting formerly used in English law courts

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Etymology

Origin of court hand

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Becker, who arrived at court hand in hand with his partner Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, sat at the witness box on Monday to give evidence, as the jury was told he has injuries to his ankle and knees.

From BBC

It was carefully prepared and written in what is known as a court hand, likely belonging to a professional scribe, who might have been a member of the King’s government department or Chancery.

From Reuters

According to Durham University, the charter was written in what's known as "court hand" and was most likely prepared by a professional scribe, who might have been a member of the king’s government department or chancery.

From Fox News

He said the document was carefully prepared and written in what was known as a "court hand", probably by a member of the king's government department or chancery.

From BBC

Rarely does the court hand down a ruling of such constitutional magnitude—and seldom do all nine justices agree to restrict the power that police and prosecutors exert over individuals.

From Slate