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court of law
noun phrase
: a court that hears cases and decides them on the basis of statutes or the common law
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His acting career spiraling downhill during his legal battle is a direct result of his decision to assault and harass his former partner, actions that were proven in a court of law.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 22 June 2024
In fact, the disgrace was the attack on democracy and the rule of law, which requires us to settle disputes through arguments in courts of law, not through brute force in the halls of Congress.
—Barbara McQuade, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Professional sports are businesses, making the court of public opinion almost as important as the court of law.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of court of law was
in the 14th century
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“Court of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20law. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Legal Definition
court of law
: court sense 1
specifically
: a court that hears cases and decides them on the basis of statutes and common law compare court of equity
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