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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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
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
I come from a country where people have been arrested and tried for witchcraft—in a court of law.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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