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This dimension groups courts by the country or jurisdiction whose law they apply. Wikipedia notes that a court has "the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and administer justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law," authority that is always granted by one specific jurisdiction. Browsing this way collects every court operating within the same country or jurisdiction.

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A trial court or court of first instance has original jurisdiction, in which trials take place. 1
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1. Trial court (Wikipedia)
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A trial court or court of first instance is a court having original jurisdiction, in which trials take place.
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