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kangaroo court: idiomatic phrase. A meeting of regular people on a matter against someone's act to make a decision for the person's act--like a court
Examples:
"The team leader called on a kangaroo court with other members to make a decision about Joe's irresponsibility for his duties."
"The kangaroo court of the family has decided to give more time to Mary once more to catch up on her homework. If she still doesn't do her homework, she will not get her full allowance."
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