0 a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty:
1 an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball:
a tennis/volleyball/basketball/squash court
They were penalized for having too many players on the court.
2 an area or a short road that is not covered by a roof and is mostly or completely surrounded by buildings:
3 the official home of a queen or king:
the courts of Renaissance Europe
He quickly lost his popularity at court.
4 to try to please someone because you want them to join you:
5 to try to get something, especially attention or support from other people:
She courts publicity by inviting journalists to extravagant parties.
6 to risk something unpleasant, especially by behaving stupidly or carelessly:
7 to have a romantic relationship with someone that you hope to marry:
9 a rectangular area used as the playing area in some sports:
a racquetball/tennis court
10 to try to please someone in the hope of receiving that person's support, approval, or affection, or to try to get something that benefits you:
Both candidates had been courting independent voters, who are likely to decide the election.
12 a room or building in which trials and legal cases are decided, or the group of people, including, for example, a judge and other officials, who listen to and make decisions on legal cases:
Different courts are responsible for different types of cases.
Unless a solution can be reached, the case will go to court later this month.
The legality of electronic signatures is to be tested in court.
the court found/held The website was shut down after a US district court held that the copying of albums was a violation of copyright law.
court case/hearing/trial The court case is due to be heard next month.
14 to end a legal disagreement without taking legal action:
15 to try to attract people, especially in order get something from them, for example, attention or support:
16 to formally discuss with another company the possibility of buying or getting control of it:
What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police.
The members of the jury left the court with a police escort.
He arrived in court handcuffed to two police officers.
The court awarded the women $100,000 each to recompense them for nine years of lost wages.
When she walked onto court for the final, the crowd went wild.
A new basketball court has been built in the park.
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