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court

court - Dictionary definition and meaning for word court

Definition
(noun) an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Synonyms : judicature , tribunal

Definition
(noun) a room in which a lawcourt sits
Synonyms : courtroom
Example Sentence
  • television cameras were admitted in the courtroom

Definition
(noun) the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Synonyms : royal court

Definition
(noun) a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
Example Sentence
  • players had to reserve a court in advance

Definition
(noun) Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
Synonyms : margaret court

Definition
(noun) the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Synonyms : royal court

Definition
(noun) a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
Definition
(noun) a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
Definition
(noun) the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
Example Sentence
  • the king will visit the duke's court

Definition
(noun) an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
Synonyms : courtyard
Example Sentence
  • the house was built around an inner court

Definition
(noun) respectful deference
Synonyms : homage
Example Sentence
  • pay court to the emperor

Definition
(verb) make amorous advances towards
Synonyms : romance , solicit , woo
Example Sentence
  • John is courting Mary

Definition
(verb) seek someone's favor
Synonyms : woo
Example Sentence
  • China is wooing Russia

Definition
(verb) engage in social activities leading to marriage
Example Sentence
  • We were courting for over ten years

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for court

COuRTING--to attract a mate)--I went to the court, not to see the case but to attract a mate...:)
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by vivekimmortal

COURTEOUS
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by sharif2059

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