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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“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 28 May. 2023.

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