day in court
Chance to testify
A day in court is an opportunity to present one's case or be heard, originally in a legal setting but often used figuratively.
The phrase emphasizes fairness—everyone deserves a chance to tell their side: He never got his day in court before being fired.
She's eager to have her day in court and clear her name.
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- stand trialUndergo legal proceedings
- verdictOfficial court decision
- judgeOne who decides
- trialJudicial examination of claims
appeal · redress · fairness · hearing · opening statement · cross examination · sworn testimony · witness · rights · fair shake · impartiality · entitlement · sentence · access to justice · litigation · due process · legal rights · opportunity
day in courtsummary judgment
Court ruling without trial
default judgment · kangaroo court · star chamber · railroading · miscarriage of justice
day in courtsummary execution
Killing without formal trial
lynching · mob justice · vigilante justice · fait accompli · foregone conclusion
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