Courthouse

/ˈkɔːrthɑʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building in which legal cases are heard and decided.

The courthouse was packed with people waiting for their cases to be called.

A place where justice is administered and legal proceedings occur.

She went to the courthouse to file for divorce.

The building that serves as the seat of the judiciary in a jurisdiction.

The old courthouse in the town square is a historic landmark.

A facility housing a court with judges, clerks, and other personnel.

The new courthouse will open next month, offering modern facilities for all cases.

The word 'courthouse' comes from the combination of 'court' and 'house', referring to a place where justice is administered.

court appearance

The act of being present in court for a legal proceeding.

go to court

To take a legal case to a court for resolution.

court order

A directive issued by a court that requires a party to take a specific action.

judge

An official who presides over court proceedings.

lawyer

A professional who represents clients in legal matters.

plaintiff

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

The place where legal battles happen.

He's spending a lot of time at the courthouse fighting his ex.

The site of courtroom drama.

Their relationship turned into a courthouse saga.