prerogative court
noun
1
: an ecclesiastical court formerly exercising probate jurisdiction with respect to wills and estates of decedents
2
: a court formerly appointed by the royal governor of an American colony
3
: orphans' court
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“Prerogative court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prerogative%20court. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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