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

Sony said Cox should have done more to punish alleged infringers, but the cable company isn’t a court of law and can’t adjudicate such disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

How exactly, though, will the Justice Department’s charges against the Maduros play in a court of law?

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

“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 • Dec. 31, 2025

“And I can never prove it, not in a court of law, not even in the public eye. But I know in my heart why that man fired his gun that day.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro