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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“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
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
The room became an impromptu court of law.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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