court of law

noun
1.
a duly instituted organ of the government that administers justice, whether on the basis of legislation, previous court decisions, or other authoritative services.
2.
a court administering the rules developed by such organs as distinguished from the rules and principles developed and administered in courts of equity.
Also called law court.
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court of law

noun
a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws [syn: court
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When you take this to a court of law you will find out exactly what restraints
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The party who brings a civil suit in a court of law.
The ruling has been expected, there was no way the charges of political bias
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The question of blame belongs in a court of law, not in a doctor's office.
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