court of law
Americannoun
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a duly instituted organ of the government that administers justice, whether on the basis of legislation, previous court decisions, or other authoritative services.
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a court administering the rules developed by such organs as distinguished from the rules and principles developed and administered in courts of equity.
Example Sentences
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"Suspects are entitled to due process in a court of law; no authority should be above it".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“I guarantee you, when we do bring cases, we will have plenty of evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, in a court of law — that is how we work,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Messy matters of the heart can’t—and shouldn’t—be adjudicated by a court of law, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
In a statement, a government spokeswoman said the lawsuit was "nonsense", adding: "But we welcome the opportunity to solve it once and for all in a court of law."
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
A school bus is a court of law, all judges, all jury.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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