law court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of law court
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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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
An online "common law court" allows followers to register as "living men and women".
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2022
Though not explicitly written in law, court precedents have led them to believe they must seek shareholder approval before adopting a poison pill - a time-consuming process.
From Reuters ● Oct. 21, 2021
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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