WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
com′mon pleas′, [Law.]
  1. Lawmakingcivil actions or proceedings between private citizens.
  2. LawmakingAlso, Com′mon Pleas′. See court of common pleas. 
  • Middle English 1175–1225

'common pleas' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
CCP - CP - King's Bench - court of common pleas

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