court

/kˈɔrt/

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Noun
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Noun
a room in which a lawcourt sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom"
Noun
the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Noun
a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played; "players had to reserve a court in advance"
Noun
Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
Noun
the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Noun
a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
Noun
a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
Noun
the residence of a sovereign or nobleman; "the king will visit the duke''s court"
Noun
an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court"
Noun
respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor"
Verb
make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"
Verb
seek someone''s favor; "China is wooing Russia"
Verb
engage in social activities leading to marriage; "We were courting for over ten years"
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