open court

noun

: a court that anyone is allowed to attend
He testified in open court.

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The high court declined to review a lower court decision that allowed Flores' case to move forward in open court instead of arbitration, in which Commissioner Roger Goodell would serve as the decisionmaker. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 May 2026 The justices rebuffed an appeal from the league, which wanted the case handled through its arbitration process rather than open court in New York. ABC News, 26 May 2026 His lawsuit against the Giants, Broncos, Texans and league, however, will be heard in open court. Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson wants to get Mitchell easier looks in Game 7 by getting out and running in the open court. Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for open court

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Legal Definition

open court

noun
1
: a recorded judicial proceeding that is presided over by a judge and attended by the parties and their attorneys and that is convened for the purpose of conducting official business compare in camera
2
: a session of a court that is open to the public
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