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1. the day on which one involved in a lawsuit is to be afforded the opportunity to appear and be heard in court.2. a chance to present one's defense or argument.
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day in court — day in court: a day or opportunity to appear in a legal proceeding to be heard or to assert one s rights Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. day in court … Law dictionary
Day in court — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
day in court — ☆ day in court n. an opportunity to present one s side of a matter, as in a court of law … English World dictionary
day in court — 1. : a day or opportunity for appearance in a lawsuit 2. : an opportunity to present one s point of view or argument Republicans had apparently not bothered to prepare for their biggest day in court Time * * * 1. the day on which one involved in… … Useful english dictionary
day in court — The right and opportunity afforded a person to litigate his claims, seek relief, or defend his rights in a competent judicial tribunal. The time appointed for one whose rights are called judicially in question, or liable to be affected by… … Black's law dictionary
day in court — The right and opportunity afforded a person to litigate his claims, seek relief, or defend his rights in a competent judicial tribunal. The time appointed for one whose rights are called judicially in question, or liable to be affected by… … Black's law dictionary
day in court — A phrase meaning nothing less than due process, that is the right to, and opportunity for, a hearing. 16 Am J2d Const L § 569. A day in court means an opportunity to be heard after notice to appear, and is denied a corporation where no officer or … Ballentine's law dictionary
day in court — {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. * /The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court./ … Dictionary of American idioms
day in court — {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. * /The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court./ … Dictionary of American idioms
day\ in\ court — n. phr. A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court … Словарь американских идиом
