What is another word for lower court?
Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊə kˈɔːt] (IPA) 
Lower court is a term that refers to a court that holds lesser jurisdiction than a higher court. Variants of this type of court system have been in place across many different countries, with some common synonyms for the term "lower court" including Magistrate's Court, District Court, Municipal Court, County Court, People's Court, and Small Claims Court. Each of these synonyms may reflect significantly different structural arrangements, depending on the country in which they are used. For some countries, lower courts may refer to trial courts in the first instance or a court of limited jurisdiction, while in others it can be a court of general jurisdiction.
