WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈcir•cuit ˈcourt, n. [countable]
  1. Lawa court that holds sessions at various intervals in different sections of a judicial district.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cir′cuit court′, 
    1. a court holding sessions at various intervals in different sections of a judicial district.
    2. (caps.) the court of general jurisdiction in a number of U.S. states.
    • 1700–10, American.

'circuit court' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
C.C.A. - CC - Hastie - circuit court of appeals - circuit judge

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