General Court

noun

1. the state legislature of Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
2. (in colonial New England) any of various local assemblies having both legislative and judicial powers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of General Court¹

An Americanism dating back to 1620–30

Example Sentences

"We are disappointed with today’s decision as previously the General Court reviewed the facts and categorically annulled this case," Apple added.

From BBC

The EU General Court said in its judgement that the U.S. fast food giant failed to prove that it was genuinely using the Big Mac name over a five-year period for chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants.

From Seattle Times

“The decision by the EU General Court does not affect our right to use the ‘BIG MAC’ trademark,” the company said in a press statement.

From Seattle Times

The EU General Court said a lack of evidence justified their removal from the list of persons submitted to restrictive measures between February 2022 and March 2023.

From Seattle Times

The pair challenged the decision and the General Court said that their inclusion was not justified because there was not enough evidence they provided material or financial support to Russian decision-makers, or were associated with war efforts undermining Ukraine.

From Seattle Times