court
court Lexical Profile
court Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate that administers justice in civil and criminal cases.
"The judge ordered the defendant to appear in court early Monday morning."
A specialized quadrangular area, either open or enclosed, marked out for playing sports such as tennis, basketball, or squash.
"The players stepped onto the basketball court to begin their warm-up routine."
The official residence, establishment, and retinue of a sovereign or noble.
"The foreign ambassadors were formally presented at the royal court."
• verb
To pay special attention to someone in an attempt to win their affection, favor, or support (often with a view to marriage or a business partnership).
"The young entrepreneur successfully courted several wealthy investors to secure funding for his startup."
To act in a way that is likely to provoke or incur something dangerous, unpleasant, or controversial.
"By consistently refusing to wear a helmet, the young motorcyclist was courting disaster."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'court', via Old French 'cort', ultimately from Latin 'cohors', meaning an enclosed yard, a retinue, or a company of soldiers.
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