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In open court

In open court is a legal term in the United States defined by the appearance by a party or their attorney in a public court session such as during a trial. Normally, the public may be present at trials, hearings and similar routine matters.

Usage examples of "in open court".

Lycus was taken back to Old Oaks, tried in open court, and hanged in the main square.

They agreed to swear the finger-biting on the Greaser in open court, and get him sent to the penitentiary for the crime of mayhem.

During the trial, he perjured himself on the witness stand by testifying in open court that these were not the men he saw and was cited for contempt.