Courthouse: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
courthouse
[ หkษหrthaus ]
legal building
A courthouse is a building where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge. It typically serves as the official venue for legal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and other judicial activities. Courthouses can house various types of courts, such as criminal, civil, family, and probate courts. They are often adorned with significant architectural features that reflect their importance in the legal system. Courthouses are public buildings, meaning that anyone can attend court sessions unless restricted by law.
Synonyms
court, judicial center, justice building.
Examples of usage
- The courthouse was filled with reporters covering the high-profile trial.
- She walked into the courthouse, feeling a mixture of anxiety and determination.
- The new courthouse features state-of-the-art technology for legal proceedings.
- Many historical courthouses are now landmarks in their communities.
Translations
Translations of the word "courthouse" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tribunal
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฆเคพเคฒเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Gericht
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengadilan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะด
๐ต๐ฑ sฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฃๅคๆ
๐ซ๐ท tribunal
๐ช๐ธ tribunal
๐น๐ท mahkeme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ soud
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบd
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ sodiลกฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ dรณmstรณll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษhkษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ tribunal
Etymology
The word 'courthouse' originates from Middle English, combining 'court' and 'house'. The term 'court' comes from the Old French 'corte', which relates to an enclosed space and originally referred to royal courts or assemblies. Over time, the concept of 'court' expanded to include various legal settings where justice is administered. The term 'house' denotes a place where activities or functions occur. Therefore, 'courthouse' literally means a building where judicial proceedings take place. As societies evolved and legal systems became more formalized, the construction of dedicated buildings for courts became common, leading to the establishment of courthouses as we know them today.