at law

American  

[at law] / ˌæt ˈlɔ /

adverb

Law.

1. (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.

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Etymology

Origin of at law

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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at law

“It used to be, ‘Hey, I’m in this for the love of the game,’” said Ross Williams, a private-equity attorney and partner at law firm Reed Smith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

“There’s so much money,” said Bryan Loocke, an energy partner at law firm Vinson & Elkins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

“These are sensible, targeted reforms that remove unnecessary friction from the U.K. IPO process,” said Inigo Esteve, a capital markets partner at law firm White & Case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Andrew Lee, partner and head of intellectual property at law firm Brandsmiths, which represented Hasbro, told BBC News it was a "significant judgment".

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Bright and serious, Ismail Meer was born in Natal, and while at law school at Wits he became a key member of the Transvaal Indian Congress.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela