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PREROGATIVE-COURT

\pɹɪɹˈɒɡətˌɪvkˈɔːt], \pɹɪɹˈɒɡətˌɪvkˈɔːt], \p_ɹ_ɪ_ɹ_ˈɒ_ɡ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v_k_ˈɔː_t]\

Definitions of PREROGATIVE-COURT

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A court that existed for the trial of testamentary causes.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The court in which wills were formerly proved and administrations taken.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

In ecclesiastical law, a court for the trial of testamentary suits and probation of wills.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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