"orphan's court" meaning in English

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          "text": "The orphan's court is not a court of common law, but a court partaking of the powers of a chancery and perogative jurisdiction, instituted by law to remedy and supply the defects in the powers of the perogative court, with regard to the accountability of executors, administrators and guardians.",
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        "(law, dated) Synonym of probate court"
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