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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
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The first known use of court of law was
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“Court of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20law. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.
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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
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