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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None of these cases has been reviewed by a court of law. Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025 The Tates have to face their accusers in a court of law. David Catanese, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 My Administration will begin work with the Attorney General to defend the interests of Maine people in the court of law. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025 We are convinced that the truth will prevail in a court of law. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for court of law

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2025.

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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