The term "C of Petty Sessions" refers to a term used in the legal system of some countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and former British colonies. It is an abbreviation for "Court of Petty Sessions", which is a local court that deals with minor offenses and civil matters. In some regions, this court may also be known by different names, such as "Local Court", "Magistrate's Court" or "Summary Court". These synonyms essentially denote the same type of court, which provides a forum for the resolution of small-scale legal disputes and the administration of justice at a local level.