day\ in\ court

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.


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  • 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

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  • 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 — 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. * * * …   Universalium

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