- orphans' court
- A probate court, 20 Am J2d Cts § 32, the name being suggested by the jurisdiction exercised in matters involving the care of orphans and their property.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
orphans' court
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orphans' court — n: a probate court with limited jurisdiction Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
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orphans' court — a probate court in certain U.S. states. [1705 15] * * * … Universalium
orphans' court — a probate court in certain U.S. states. [1705 15] … Useful english dictionary
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Orphans and Orphanages — • The death of one or both parents makes the child of the very poor a ward of the community. . . Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Orphans and Orphanages Orphans and Orphanages … Catholic encyclopedia
Orphans International — Worldwide Orphans International America Contexte général Champs d’action loger et éduquer orphelins et enfants abandonnés Fiche d’identité … Wikipédia en Français
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