at law

phrase

: under or within the provisions of the law
enforceable at law

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Crump, in his own statement issued not long after the announement of the grand jury’s findings, fired back at law enforcement. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Deputies said Spencer also fired at law enforcement and law enforcement aircraft during the search. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Even in a crowded market, family offices can still carve out a niche with investments worth less than $100 million, said Cody Carper, partner and co-chair of the oil and gas practice at law firm Baker Botts. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Also featured in the show’s cast for season 1 are Phoebe Fox (The Great, Task) and James McArdle (Playing Nice, Mare of Easttown), who play partners in life and business at law firm Taylor & Byrne. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at law

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at law was in 1560

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“At law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20law. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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