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.
Example Sentences
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"Mr Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication."
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Gen. Todd Blanche hailed the case as an important step toward justice, and said he believed Castro would eventually end up in the U.S. for his day in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
After Urbina told local and federal authorities she had been tricked out of her day in court, Immigration and Customs Enforcement switched her scheduled December virtual check-in to an in-person meeting.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
Nine Justices think First Choice should get its day in court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
But that day in court, I was wearing a very girly dress in my favorite color, blue, with my hair done up in two braids held by matching plastic barrettes.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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