court of law

American  

noun

1. a duly instituted organ of the government that administers justice, whether on the basis of legislation, previous court decisions, or other authoritative services.

2. a court administering the rules developed by such organs as distinguished from the rules and principles developed and administered in courts of equity.

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Example Sentences

“We intend to fight this in the court of law, where the facts will show that we operate with unwavering integrity, prioritizing client welfare.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, just because the university said he was fired with cause doesn’t mean a court of law would rule the same way, if Moore were to pursue legal action against the school.

From MarketWatch

"They're tiny boats… If you really believe they were doing something wrong, those people should be arrested, tried in a court of law, convicted, and sentenced."

From BBC

Now, as Greenblatt told him no judge in any court of law would side with his decision to side-pocket what was clearly a tradable security, whatever feelings Mike Burry had for him vanished.

From Literature