petty sessions en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK, historical, plural-normally) A lower-level, local court in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several Commonwealth countries that handled minor, summary offenses without a jury.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| petty sessions pl . | canonical | lexicographic | |
| petty session | Number=Sing | lexicographic |