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    Korte (en. Court)

    kor-teh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place where legal matters take place.
    He attended the court to give testimony.
    Dumalo siya sa korte upang magbigay ng testimonya.
    An institution responsible for administering justice.
    The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.
    Ang Korte Suprema ang pinakamataas na hukuman sa bansa.
    The conduct of hearings and trials.
    The court has begun its hearing on the case.
    Nagsimula na ang korte sa kanyang pagdinig sa kaso.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'corte'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court of law
    an institution that enforces laws and delivers just decisions.
    korte ng batas

    Related Words

    judge
    A person with the authority in court to decide on cases.
    hukom
    lawyer
    A person who provides legal assistance and representation.
    abogado

    Slang Meanings

    Summary of a story or reason
    Let's keep it short, we might get caught in the rain.
    Korte na lang tayo, baka di na tayo abutin ng ulan.
    Just a moment or quick conversation
    Quickly, I have somewhere to go.
    Korte lang, may pupuntahan pa ako.
    As a shortcut or quicker route
    Let's go this way, it's a quicker way home.
    Dito tayo dumaan, mas korte ito papuntang bahay.