court of law
noun phrase
: a court that hears cases and decides them on the basis of statutes or the common law
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
court of law
: court sense 1
specifically : a court that hears cases and decides them on the basis of statutes and common law compare court of equity
court of law
phrase
as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice He will be tried and sentenced in a court of law. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- tribunal
- court
- bench
- criminal court
- judiciary
- forum
- supreme court
- high court
- kangaroo court
- bar
- judicature
- judicatory
- drumhead court-martial
- inquisition
- court-martial