court

US /kɔːrt/
UK /kɔːrt/
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1.

a body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases

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The suspect was brought before the court.
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The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
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tribunaljudiciarybench
2.

a quadrangular area, either open or covered, marked out for ball games such as tennis or basketball

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They played a game of tennis on the clay court.
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The basketball court was newly renovated.
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pitcharenafield
3.

the residence of a sovereign or noble

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The royal court was filled with nobles and dignitaries.
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She was presented at court last year.
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palaceresidenceroyal household
1.

pay attention to (someone) in order to win their support or affection

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He tried to court her with flowers and gifts.
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The politician is trying to court public opinion.
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wooromanceseekattract
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family courtfood courtcourt orderappellate courtclay courtservice courthard court