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.

Example Sentences

But he also noted that the law prohibited it and “only a court of law can authorize such a change.”

From Los Angeles Times

The GOP nominated a candidate who ushered in abortion bans and is, by his own account and in a court of law, a sexual assailant.

From Salon

The report is not a legal proceeding, Sidoti explained, and commissioners did not seek to prove allegations “beyond reasonable doubt,” as in a court of law.

From Salon

In the civil case filed by E. Jean Carroll, a court of law deemed Trump a sexual assaulter.

From Salon

If the governor presented this data in a court of law without evidence, Becker believes it wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny.

From Salon