law court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of law court
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Byrom Zuniga-Sanchez, 32, was enraged by his experience in family law court at the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange from 2019 to 2021, according to an arrest warrant signed Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023
For two days Prince Harry has faced intense cross-examination in the witness box at the High Court, making him the first senior royal to give evidence in a law court in 132 years.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2023
Under Georgia law, court proceedings including jury selection are presumed to be open to the press and the public, though judges can restrict access in rare circumstances.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2021
Court secrecy has become pervasive even though, as a matter of law, court records are presumed to be public.
From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2019
He could not imagine turning the republic of letters into a vast law court.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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