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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Now nine Justices have clarified the 1994 precedent to give the man his day in court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
It took three more years of pretrial legal wrangling, but Puig finally got his day in court in January.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
But Irma kept waiting for her day in court.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
His lawyer David Kirby said that McElroy “categorically denies the charges,” adding he looked forward to his day in court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
“A new day,” he told him, “but still your day in court, Mr. Prosecutor. Have at it. Call your witness.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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