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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In the court of public opinion, Taylor faced mounting skepticism of Kohberger’s innocence. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025 But dragging him through the court of public opinion like that doesn’t get me anywhere. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025 Lindsey said the trial split the court of public opinion. — Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025 Still, Combs lost in the court of public opinion, the attorney added. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025 Social media slams Diddy verdict: 'A nasty precedent' Much like the verdict in Combs' case, the court of public opinion has been split on the rapper's legal fate. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025 In the court of public opinion, guilt by association is powerful. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025 The murder thrusts Zhan-Zhou into the spotlight and the court of public opinion, forcing her towards a fate intertwined with that of her own country. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025 The only solution here is for Trump to be roundly defeated in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025

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