HyperDic: star_chamber

English > 1 sense of the expression Star Chamber:
NOUNgroupStar Chambera former English court that became notorious for its arbitrary methods and severe punishments
English > Star Chamber: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA former English court that became notorious for its arbitrary methods and severe punishments.
Broadercourt, tribunal, judicatureAn assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
SpanishCámara Estrellada
CatalanCambra Estrellada

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