court
noun
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
a room in which a lawcourt sits
“television cameras were admitted in the courtroom”
Synonymscourtroomthe sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Synonymsroyal courta specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
“players had to reserve a court in advance”
Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
SynonymsMargaret Courtthe family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Synonymsroyal courta hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
“the king will visit the duke's court”
an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
“the house was built around an inner court”
Synonymscourtyardrespectful deference
“pay court to the emperor”
Synonymshomage
verb
make amorous advances towards
“John is courting Mary”
seek someone's favor
“China is wooing Russia”
Synonymswooengage in social activities leading to marriage
“We were courting for over ten years”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
