outcourt

/ˈaʊtkɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

a court that operates outside the main court system, often with its own jurisdiction

“The outcourt handled the case with more flexibility than the regular court.”

2. verb

to try or deal with a case outside the regular court system

“The police decided to outcourt the defendant to avoid a lengthy trial.”

Synonyms

  • forum
  • tribunal

Antonyms

  • courtroom
  • judiciary