Court
noun
A place where legal cases are judged.
The court ruled in favor of the defendant.
Often appears as...
- supreme court
- district court
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Formal
noun
A flat area marked out for playing a sport like tennis or basketball.
The tennis court was freshly painted.
Often appears as...
- tennis court
- basketball court
noun
The place where a king or queen lives and works.
The king held a grand feast in his court.
Often appears as...
- royal court
- court of king
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Formal
Literary
verb
To try to get someone to like you or support you, usually for advantage.
The company has spent millions courting internet influencers.
Often appears as...
- court favor
- court attention
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Disapproving
noun
The people who are in a king or queen's house.
The court mulled over the proposal.
Often appears as...
- court officials
- court entourage
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Formal
Literary
verb
To do actions to make someone romantically or sexually attracted to you.
He has been courting her for months.
Often appears as...
- court a lady
- court a suitor
noun
A place where legal cases are judged.
The court ruled in favor of the defendant.
Often appears as...
- supreme court
- district court
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A flat area marked out for playing a sport like tennis or basketball.
The tennis court was freshly painted.
Often appears as...
- tennis court
- basketball court
noun
The place where a king or queen lives and works.
The king held a grand feast in his court.
Often appears as...
- royal court
- court of king
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
verb
To try to get someone to like you or support you, usually for advantage.
The company has spent millions courting internet influencers.
Often appears as...
- court favor
- court attention
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The people who are in a king or queen's house.
The court mulled over the proposal.
Often appears as...
- court officials
- court entourage
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
verb
To do actions to make someone romantically or sexually attracted to you.
He has been courting her for months.
Often appears as...
- court a lady
- court a suitor
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Pro Tip 1/2Variety of Courts
The term 'court' refers to different levels, like 'supreme' for highest or 'district' for local.
The supreme court handled the most significant cases.
Pro Tip 2/2Types of Rulings
'Court ruling' implies a decision, which can include sentences, judgments, or orders.
The court ruling on intellectual property clarified the law.
Pro Tip 1/2Variety of Courts
The term 'court' refers to different levels, like 'supreme' for highest or 'district' for local.
The supreme court handled the most significant cases.
Pro Tip 2/2Types of Rulings
'Court ruling' implies a decision, which can include sentences, judgments, or orders.
The court ruling on intellectual property clarified the law.
Pro Tip 1/2Variety of Courts
The term 'court' refers to different levels, like 'supreme' for highest or 'district' for local.
The supreme court handled the most significant cases.
Pro Tip 2/2Types of Rulings
'Court ruling' implies a decision, which can include sentences, judgments, or orders.
The court ruling on intellectual property clarified the law.
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