noun
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
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noun
a room in which a lawcourt sits
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Examples
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
noun
the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
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royal court
noun
a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
Examples
- players had to reserve a court in advance
noun
Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
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Margaret Court
noun
the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
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royal court
noun
a hotel for motorists
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motor hotel
motor inn
motor lodge
tourist court
Examples
- 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
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lawcourt
court of law
law court
court of justice
noun
the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
Examples
- the king will visit the duke's court
noun
an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
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Examples
- the house was built around an inner court
noun
respectful deference
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- pay court to the emperor
verb
make amorous advances towards
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Examples
- John is courting Mary
verb
seek someone's favor
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Examples
- China is wooing Russia
verb
engage in social activities leading to marriage
Examples
- We were courting for over ten years