in court
Facing the bench
In court describes something happening within legal proceedings or a courtroom setting: The case will be decided in court, She testified in court yesterday.
The phrase often implies formal legal process as opposed to informal settlement: They couldn't agree, so they'll have to hash it out in court.
To have your day in court is to get a chance to present your side.
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- legal counselProfessional juridical guidance
- prosecutorGovernment's trial lawyer
- benchShared seating surface
- judgeOne who decides
objection · opening statement · closing argument · gavel · defendant · plea bargain · verdict · testimony · arraignment · bailiff · cross-examination · robe · burden of proof · stenographer · witness · expert witness · sequestered · habeas corpus
in courtdismissed
Released from duty
thrown out · dropped · case closed · settled · resolved
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