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court of law

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. court, lawcourt, court of law, law court, court of justicenoun

    a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

Wiktionary

  1. court of lawnoun

    A court presided over by a judge which is empowered to decide all aspects of legal disputes.

  2. court of lawnoun

    A court which was empowered to decide questions of law and award monetary damages, but could not provide equitable relief, which was reserved for a court of equity.

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  1. court of law

    A court of law is a designated judicial institution or official body where legal disputes and matters are resolved or adjudicated, typically through a legal procedure. This institution, led by a judge or judges, interprets and applies the law following rules and principles established by the constitution or legislation. It is also the place where equity, justice, and sentences are administered in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of court of law in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of court of law in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of court of law in a Sentence

  1. Chambersburg Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill:

    Tormenting a Borough cashier, rather than pleading not guilty to the offense in a court of law, which is his right, is not an appropriate protest in my opinion.

  2. David Tourgeman:

    The documents that were signed during the fertility process will probably only apply in the case of death of one of the partners, in the scenario where there's a disagreement as to who these embryos belong to, it will usually be decided by a court of law.

  3. Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha:

    On advice of counsel, I hope you can appreciate that I cannot discuss the facts of the case. Those questions will be answered by my attorney in a court of law, i will simply say that I am in great pain, have experienced a significant injury, and that the injury was caused by the police.

  4. Mac Love:

    Mac Love has dedicated Jacob Blakes life to public service for unprivileged communities throughout Maryland and the nation. Any claims of racial bias or any sort of hate are categorically unfounded. Mac Love merely suggested on Mac Love private social media account, on Mac Love own time, that perhaps the nation should not cast immediate judgment on Kyle Rittenhouse before the court of law renders a decision.

  5. Joe Shammas:

    Congressman Cardenas needs to face and address these in a court of law, as we have seen time and time again in Hollywood and in our nation's capital, powerful men have preyed on young vulnerable women for far too long. Luckily we are at a time where victims are finally being listened to, and these disgusting men are being exposed for the predators that they are.

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