court

/kˈɔːt/

/ˈkɔɹt/

[noun] [verb]

Court

[NOUN]

the place in which legal trials are held

synonyms : courtroom

1.1

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

synonyms : judicature

tribunal

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

synonyms : royal court

respectful deference

synonyms : homage

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

synonyms : courtyard

a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area

synonyms : motor hotel

motor inn

motor lodge

tourist court

the residence of a sovereign or nobleman

a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

synonyms : court of justice

court of law

law court

lawcourt

the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

synonyms : royal court

to court

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make amorous advances towards

synonyms : romance

solicit

woo

seek someone's favor

synonyms : woo

engage in social activities leading to marriage

Examples

1. In the middle of the game, the volleyball teams change courts.

2. The lawyer presented the right argument in court.

3. The courts decided in favor of the New York claimants.

4. The court will hear the case next week.

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