at law

American

[at law] / ˌæt ˈlɔ /

adverb

Law.

(of legal proceedings or remedies) under the law, sometimes according to the common law or codified law, rather than to what is fair in a particular case; by law.

The will, now lost, would have benefited the whole community, but at law the next of kin is the sole heir.

Etymology

Origin of at law

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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Patrick Keil, senior legal adviser at law firm DFDL, called the law "a significant statement of national ambition" but told AFP businesses will continue to face some uncertainty about their obligations until the government issues further guidance.

From Barron's

Ashley Craig, lead trade attorney at law firm Venable, said the administration will try to expedite the process.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It doesn’t appear that it’s going to be automatic,” said David Dorey, a partner at law firm Fisher Phillips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nick Stockley, partner at law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter says any new business connected with Global Counsel will find it "very difficult to shake off the Mandelson stigma".

From BBC

Some on social media have been quick to point out the delays in finding Guthrie, taking sometimes-subtle jabs at law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

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