the court of public/world opinion
noun phrase
: the beliefs and judgment of most people
The statement was quickly condemned in the court of public opinion.
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In the court of public opinion, Taylor faced mounting skepticism of Kohberger’s innocence.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
But dragging him through the court of public opinion like that doesn’t get me anywhere.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Lindsey said the trial split the court of public opinion.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Still, Combs lost in the court of public opinion, the attorney added.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
But dragging him through the court of public opinion like that doesn’t get me anywhere.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Lindsey said the trial split the court of public opinion.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Still, Combs lost in the court of public opinion, the attorney added.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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“The court of public/world opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20court%20of%20public%2Fworld%20opinion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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