open court

noun

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

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From March 15-29, the PPL will host all-day padel programming including professional matches, tennis crossovers, padel clinics, and open court times in the Publix Padel Park. Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026 Fland is among the nation’s best on-ball defenders, while few SEC guards match Lee’s dynamism in the open court. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 Now, with the agency’s war with Range Media Partners and the equity vesting of former agents about to escalate in open court and behind closed doors, CAA has one less thing to worry about. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026 However, the contract included non-disparagement and binding arbitration clauses which would have prevented the siblings from going to the police with their allegations or suing the Jackson estate in open court. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open court

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“Open court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20court. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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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