court of law
Plural
courts of law
1
a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules
- The defendant stood before the court of law to answer the charges against him.
- The case was taken to a court of law after the dispute could not be resolved privately.
- In a court of law, both sides present their arguments before a decision is made.
- He was found guilty in a court of law after a lengthy trial.
- Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in a court of law.
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