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The court of justice as represented by judges
Plural for an official court of law
“I ask you to please have respect for his family and to remember that this is a matter to be determined in court.”
Plural for a body of people acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases
“When Laughton stood before the Court, he rested his case on three specific points.”
Plural for a building for legal proceedings
“He had spent the day in court, testifying in a client case for my partner.”
Plural for a demonstration of respect or deference
“Statesmen came to pay court to the king.”
Plural for a quadrangular area, surrounded by a building or group of buildings
“Surrounded by a broad moat, the palace buildings are arranged around a great inner court.”
Plural for a quadrangular area used for games or events
“An outdoor court is available for guests to play tennis or basketball.”
Plural for a sovereign's residence
“Red deer, along with various wildfowl and fish, were all important elements in the menus of the royal court of Henry VIII.”
Plural for the courtiers, retinue, and household of a sovereign
“The king and his court, with the royal family and household at its center, were the focus and fulcrum of English government and politics.”
Plural for a paved outdoor area adjoining a house
Plural for a paved road used for travel or movement
Plural for highest court of law
Plural for a formal council summoned to discuss important governmental issues
Plural for a small hotel or lodging establishment
Plural for a square hall lit by daylight from above
Plural for a path or other structured area on which to travel on foot
To flirt with, or attempt to win over, a romantic interest
“I was attractive, or at least that is what the suitors would say when they came with the intention of trying to court me.”
To be involved with (someone) romantically
“He would court her well, treating her like the angel that she was.”
To pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor
“County elections, in particular, had become festive competitions, with candidates compelled to court voters with whiskey and barbecue.”
To risk incurring (misfortune) because of one's behavior
“To venture out alone in these streets, at night, dressed like a wealthy man, would be to court disaster.”
To seek or pursue an objective
“It is, therefore, wise not to over-estimate one's own merits and self. Rather, work hard and sincerely to court success.”
To flatter someone, typically to convince or obtain something
To have a casual romantic liaison with
To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
To take a chance on something that poses an obvious danger or risk
(of a quality of skill) To foster the growth or development of
To cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something
To confront, or come up against, a given situation
To entertain or court someone with a serenade or romantic song
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