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

Jon Baines, senior data protection specialist at law firm Mishcon de Reya, said the commissioner's resignation was "unprecedented".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“It’s all going to take some significant needle-threading,” said Corey Martin, who chairs the entertainment-finance practice at law firm Granderson Des Rochers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bradford Auerbach, a partner at law firm OGC, said he expects to see more of these types of lawsuits filed by unions .

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For private-equity investors, however, the actions in Oregon and California are a wake-up call, showing that the new laws can’t be ignored, said John Saran, a partner at law firm Holland & Knight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas