out-of-court
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Another trial, in January, was halted when an out-of-court settlement was reached after the second day.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
A second trial, in January, was halted after an out-of-court settlement was reached after the second day.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
CD&R, which acquired Cornerstone for roughly $5.8 billion in 2022, is aiming to restructure its debt out-of-court, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
He maintained his innocence and was later freed after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with the complainant, who was a friend of his.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Alabama’s statute at the time limited what court-appointed lawyers could be paid for their out-of-court preparation time to $1,000, so the lawyer spent almost no time on the case.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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