Court — synonyms, definition

1. court (Noun)

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court (Noun) — Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947).

court (Noun) — An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business.

court (Noun) — (law) a room in which a lawcourt sits. ex. "television cameras were admitted in the court"

court (Noun) — The sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state.

court (Noun) — A specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played. ex. "players had to reserve a court in advance"

court (Noun) — The family and retinue of a sovereign or prince.

court (Noun) — A hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area.

court (Noun) — A tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws.

court (Noun) — The residence of a sovereign or nobleman. ex. "the king will visit the duke's court"

court (Noun) — An area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings. ex. "the house was built around an inner court"

court (Noun) — Respectful deference. ex. "pay court to the emperor"

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2. court (Verb)

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court (Verb) — Make amorous advances towards. ex. "John is courting Mary"

court (Verb) — Seek someone's favour. ex. "China is courting Russia"

court (Verb) — Engage in social activities leading to marriage. ex. "We were courting for over ten years"

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