court of law
noun phrase
: a court that hears cases and decides them on the basis of statutes or the common law
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We are convinced that the truth will prevail in a court of law.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
His acting career spiraling downhill during his legal battle is a direct result of his decision to assault and harass his former partner, actions that were proven in a court of law.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 26 June 2024
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
His acting career spiraling downhill during his legal battle is a direct result of his decision to assault and harass his former partner, actions that were proven in a court of law.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 26 June 2024
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Court of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20law. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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