court of original jurisdictionglossary / court of original jurisdiction A court where an action is initiated and first heard. [Cases: Courts 118–158.1, 206. C.J.S. Courts §§ 3, 23–31, 33–35.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Max,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与航空航天、国防及政府服务相关的法律文件。