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at law

American

[at law] / ˌæt ˈlɔ /

adverb

Law.

(of legal proceedings or remedies) under the law, sometimes according to the common law or codified law, rather than to what is fair in a particular case; by law.

The will, now lost, would have benefited the whole community, but at law the next of kin is the sole heir.

Etymology

Origin of at law

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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Currently, the Memphis Police Department has a little more than 2,000 officers commissioned when police leaders say ideally they would want several hundred more to meet law enforcement needs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2022

He directed the FBI and US attorneys' offices to meet law enforcement leaders in the next 30 days to discuss strategies for addressing the "disturbing trend".

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2021

They meet law students, visit firms and talk with lawyers, judges and elected officials to learn about career tracks and get tips for succeeding in law school.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2017

Warner wasn’t the only graduate to meet law enforcement officers from his past.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2016

"I have told you already, and I tell you once more, if Kelson is of opinion that your case is good enough to go to trial, you shall not want funds to meet law expenses."

From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Lever, Charles James

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