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 译员圣强,国际仲裁与争端解决专业,专注翻译各种与跨境争议有关的法律文件。