court of claims: Meaning and Definition of

court' of claims'

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— U.S. Law. U.S. Law.
  1. a court specialized in adjudicating claims against the federal government and its agencies.
  2. a special state court specialized in adjudicating claims against the state, its subdivisions, and its agencies.
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