single justice procedure
(UK, legal) The situation where a magistrate decides a minor criminal case (such as driving without insurance, or TV licence evasion) without taking it to court.
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(UK, legal) The situation where a magistrate decides a minor criminal case (such as driving without insurance, or TV licence evasion) without taking it to court.
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(Britain, Wales, law) A judge deciding whether there is enough evidence for a case to be brought before the Crown Court.
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(Scotland, countable, chiefly, _, historical) A judgeship: a judge's jurisdiction, power, or office.
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(legal) A procedure or action.