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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

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“It doesn’t mean that their review is going to be more extensive than usual,” said Ray Seilie, an entertainment attorney at law firm Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“The mold litigation isn’t going away,” said Tom Curran, a partner at law firm Duane Morris.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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

A brief attempt at a career in the legal profession was cut short after he failed his first year at law school.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

“Stop throwing objects at law enforcement,” the officer says.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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