Court

/kɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tribunal established to administer justice.

The case was brought before the court for resolution.

The residence of a sovereign or noble; a royal court.

The king held a grand banquet at the court.

An enclosed area for playing certain sports, such as tennis or basketball.

She practiced her serve on the tennis court.

verb

To seek someone's affection; to try to win their love or favor.

He began to court her with flowers and compliments.

To invite or bring about; to attract.

The politician courted controversy with his remarks.

Middle English, from Old French 'corte', from Latin 'cohortis'; related to the idea of enclosure.

in court

Present at a legal proceeding.

court of public opinion

The perception of the public regarding a matter.

to court someone

To seek someone's affection or favor.

judge

An official who presides over court proceedings.

lawyer

A person who practices or studies law.

plaintiff

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

defendant

An individual accused in a court of law.

To court someone

He's been courting her for weeks now.

Court case

They are in court for that lawsuit.