court-law
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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