Court: meaning, definitions and examples

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court

[ kɔːt ]

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legal system

A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge or a panel of judges. It is a tribunal with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out justice.

Synonyms

judiciary, tribunal

Examples of usage

The case will be heard in the Supreme Court next week.
The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

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sports

A court is a marked-out area, typically rectangular, where sports such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball are played.

Synonyms

arena, playing field

Examples of usage

She served an ace on the tennis court.
The basketball court was newly renovated.

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attempt to gain favor

To court someone means to try to gain their favor or affection, especially with a view to marriage.

Synonyms

pursue, woo

Examples of usage

He courted her with flowers and chocolates.
She was being courted by several wealthy suitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "court" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tribunal

🇮🇳 अदालत

🇩🇪 Gericht

🇮🇩 pengadilan

🇺🇦 суд

🇵🇱 sąd

🇯🇵 裁判所

🇫🇷 tribunal

🇪🇸 tribunal

🇹🇷 mahkeme

🇰🇷 법원

🇸🇦 محكمة

🇨🇿 soud

🇸🇰 súd

🇨🇳 法庭

🇸🇮 sodišče

🇮🇸 dómstóll

🇰🇿 сот

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 tribunal

Word origin

The word 'court' has its origins in Old French 'court' meaning 'royal residence' or 'enclosed yard'. It evolved to refer to the place where a king or queen held formal receptions, and later to the legal and sporting contexts we know today.