court of law
A 'court of law' is a formal setting where legal disputes are resolved by judges or magistrates.
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Definition
B2Legal System
(formal, common)A formal place where judges or magistrates adjudicate legal disputes and administer justice.
Example
- The defendant appeared in the court of law to face charges.
- A court of law has the authority to resolve disputes and enforce legal rights.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "court of law":
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