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trade court
A court of law restricted to trade disputes, including cases about treaties, competition, customs, or tariffs.
A trade court is a court of law whose jurisdiction is limited to cases involving trade disputes, such as violations of treaties, fair competition, and matters concerning customs and tariffs.
The specialized subject matter is trade and its governing obligations. Disputes can concern competition or cross-border trade rules.
The definition concerns judicial resolution rather than a customs office administering routine transactions. The court hears cases within its trade jurisdiction.
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