History of Everyday Sayings

True Meaning and Origin of "Kangaroo Court"


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You've heard the phrase: Kangaroo Court. Discover it's real meaning and origin in this episode.
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Host:

Stephen Carter; https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: [email protected]

Sources:

Definition from Merriam-Webster online dictionary:

Merriam-webster.com.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kangaroo%20court

"Harvard Law Review" article: https://harvardlawreview.org/2021/02/kangaroo-courts/

“Christian Science Monitor”:
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/1024/Kangaroo-court-has-a-peculiarly-American-past

History and derivation of Kangaroo Court from Phrases.org.uk: www.Phrases.org.UK
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kangaroo-court.html
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Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1.
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Key words:

justice, court, claim jumping, show trial,
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