court of law

American  

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.

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Example Sentences

"They're tiny boats… If you really believe they were doing something wrong, those people should be arrested, tried in a court of law, convicted, and sentenced."

From BBC

"But only if it is before an independent and genuine court of law, not one that is clearly under the orders of the executive branch in Gabon," he told AFP.

From Barron's

Lynching’s grotesque aim is only partly punishment, the arrogance of judgment not determined by a court of law against a claimed transgressor.

From Los Angeles Times

Nigeria's Supreme Court has in the past ruled that blasphemy allegations must be proven in a court of law.

From BBC

"We've always said that we are going to continue to fight in the court of law," she added.

From BBC