Handle judge dismissing university cases (7)

I believe the answer is:

luggage

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'cases' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for luggage that I've seen before include "Cases, bags, etc" , "gear carried" , "Trunks and cases of traveller" , "Traveller's bags etc" , "Belongings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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