A court formerly held in several cities of England; specif., a court held in London, before the lord mayor, recorder, and sheriffs, to determine certain classes of suits for the recovery of lands within the city. In the progress of law reform this court has become unimportant.

Any one of the temporary courts held for the election of members of the British Parliament.

The platform on which candidates for Parliament formerly stood in addressing the electors.

Oxford-speak for standing up to make a speech and answer questions when running for a post in student government. Hecklers and derision are a normal part of the proceedings.

the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)