the court of public/world opinion
noun phrase
: the beliefs and judgment of most people
The statement was quickly condemned in the court of public opinion.
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At the same time, Democrats and advocacy groups are expected to mount significant opposition, both in Congress and in the court of public opinion, as the debate over the future of federal student loan programs intensifies.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s no doubt that both Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are paying a steep price in the court of public opinion in the Golden State and could well pay a severe political price in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Time will tell if the New York and California courts will hold more sway than the court of public opinion.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Today’s letter is another attempt by the media savvy defense to once again try to flip the script on the case, both in the court and the court of public opinion.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s no doubt that both Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are paying a steep price in the court of public opinion in the Golden State and could well pay a severe political price in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Time will tell if the New York and California courts will hold more sway than the court of public opinion.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Today’s letter is another attempt by the media savvy defense to once again try to flip the script on the case, both in the court and the court of public opinion.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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“The court of public/world opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20court%20of%20public%2Fworld%20opinion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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