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courts of law

courts of law is the plural of court of law.

Meaning of court of law

Noun

court of law (plural courts of law)

  1. A court presided over by a judge which is empowered to decide all aspects of legal disputes.
  2. (archaic) A court which was empowered to decide questions of law and award monetary damages, but could not provide equitable relief, which was reserved for a court of equity.

Questions about courts of law

What is courts of law the plural of?
Courts of law is the plural of court of law.

Words near courts of law in the dictionary

  1. courts of first instance
  2. courts of honor
  3. courts of honour
  4. courts of justice
  5. courts of last resort
  6. courts of law
  7. courts of public opinion
  8. courts of record
  9. courts of regard
  10. courts of second instance
  11. courts of world opinion

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