Meaning Of The Word Nisi prius

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What's The Definition Of Nisi prius?

nisi prius in American English
any of various courts in which a cause of action may be originally tried before a jury
noun: a trial court for the hearing of civil cases before a judge and jury

nisi prius in British English
noun: a direction that a case be brought up to Westminster for trial before a single judge and a jury

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