the court of public/world opinion
noun phrase
: the beliefs and judgment of most people
The statement was quickly condemned in the court of public opinion.
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In the court of public opinion, acolytes of great architects are rarely treated as legends themselves.
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David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
Opponents of the seizure appear aware that the church’s best strategy might be winning in the court of public opinion before any legal wrangling begins.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 21 May 2025
In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But this isn’t the common-sense definition, and the critical venue for restraining Trump is the court of public opinion.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
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David Sokol, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
Opponents of the seizure appear aware that the church’s best strategy might be winning in the court of public opinion before any legal wrangling begins.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 21 May 2025
In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But this isn’t the common-sense definition, and the critical venue for restraining Trump is the court of public opinion.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
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“The court of public/world opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20court%20of%20public%2Fworld%20opinion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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