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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But dragging him through the court of public opinion like that doesn’t get me anywhere.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Still, Combs lost in the court of public opinion, the attorney added.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Social media slams Diddy verdict: 'A nasty precedent' Much like the verdict in Combs' case, the court of public opinion has been split on the rapper's legal fate.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
In the court of public opinion, guilt by association is powerful.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Still, Combs lost in the court of public opinion, the attorney added.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Social media slams Diddy verdict: 'A nasty precedent' Much like the verdict in Combs' case, the court of public opinion has been split on the rapper's legal fate.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
In the court of public opinion, guilt by association is powerful.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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