| 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. |
| court of law n. pl. courts of law A court that hears cases and makes decisions based on statutes or the common law. |