Definition

A legal term referring to a court or a process that determines a case or issue.

Example

The court of oyer and terminer was responsible for making final decisions in legal matters.

Conversation

I just learned about the concept of terminer in my legal studies class.

Oh really? What does it mean?

It's about how a case is concluded in court, like a final decision.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Terminer → It comes from Old French 'terminer', which means to limit or to end. The word refers to the act of bringing something to a conclusion or limit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'terminer' as bringing something to its 'limit' or 'end' — that's why it means to finish or conclude.

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