Court

usgb/kɔːrt/
noun

A place where legal cases are judged.

The court ruled in favor of the defendant.
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Often appears as...

  • supreme court
  • district court

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Variety of Courts

The term 'court' refers to different levels, like 'supreme' for highest or 'district' for local.

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The supreme court handled the most significant cases.
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Types of Rulings

'Court ruling' implies a decision, which can include sentences, judgments, or orders.

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The court ruling on intellectual property clarified the law.
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