day in court
Americannoun
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the day on which one involved in a lawsuit is to be afforded the opportunity to appear and be heard in court.
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a chance to present one's defense or argument.
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"Billy and Jenny, my son and daughter-in-law, deserve their day in court."
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
“The people inside Delaney Hall deserve their day in court and to be treated humanely, not violently. The time is now to shut this broken facility down.”
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
His comments were slammed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said accused criminals deserve their day in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Nine Justices think First Choice should get its day in court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The women had their day in court on November 23, 1917.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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