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law court

American  

noun

  1. court of law.


Etymology

Origin of law court

First recorded in 1610–20

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Denying subpoenas for records related to law enforcement actions goes against state law, court rulings and the wishes of county voters, according to Hans Johnson, chair of the Civilian Oversight Commission.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Plaintiffs have modified or canceled events, as well, in order not to violate the law, court records state.

From Seattle Times Nov. 29, 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

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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