/dɪˈstrɪkt kɔrt/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. tòa án quận, huyện của liên bang (tòa án liên bang cấp một ở Hoa Kỳ);
2. tòa án địa phương (ở một số bang của Hoa Kỳ).
A more thorough explanation: A district court is a trial court that has jurisdiction over cases within a specific geographic area, known as a district. These courts handle a wide range of civil and criminal cases, including but not limited to family law matters, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and criminal offenses. The decisions made by district courts can be appealed to a higher court, such as a court of appeals.
Example: The case was initially heard in the district court before being appealed to the circuit court.