court

Definitions of court in various dictionaries:

noun - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

noun - a room in which a lawcourt sits

noun - the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

noun - a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played

noun - Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)

noun - the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

noun - a hotel for motorists

noun - a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

noun - the residence of a sovereign or nobleman

noun - an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

noun - respectful deference

verb - make amorous advances towards

verb - seek someone's favor

verb - engage in social activities leading to marriage

An extent of open ground partially or completely enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.

A short street, especially a wide alley walled by buildings on three sides.

A large open section of a building, often with a glass roof or skylight.

A large building, such as a mansion, standing in a courtyard.

The place of residence of a sovereign or dignitary; a royal mansion or palace.

The retinue of a sovereign, including the royal family and personal servants, advisers, and ministers.

A sovereign’s governing body, including the council of ministers and state advisers.

A formal meeting or reception presided over by a sovereign.

Law.

A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and submit a decision on cases at law.

The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.

The regular session of a judicial assembly.

A similar authorized tribunal having military or ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

An open, level area marked with appropriate lines, upon which a game, such as tennis, handball, or basketball, is played.

The body of directors of an organization, especially of a corporation.

Often used to modify another noun : a court jester; court records.

To attempt to gain; seek: courting wealth and fame.

To behave so as to invite or incur: courts disaster by taking drugs.

To try to gain the love or affections of, especially to seek to marry.

To pursue a courtship; woo.

To flatter with solicitous overtures in an attempt to obtain something or clear away antagonism.

To seek someone’s love; woo.

verb - to seek the affection of

COURT - A court is a tribunal, often as a government institution, with the authority to adj udicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administr...