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Definition of lawcourt

lawcourt

/ˈlɔːˌkɔːrt/
law · court
Plural:lawcourts
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• noun

1

A judicial tribunal or official body presided over by a judge, panel of judges, or magistrate, established to hear legal disputes and administer justice.

Example

"The dispute between the two corporations was eventually settled in a federal lawcourt."

2

A room or building in which judicial proceedings are held and legal cases are heard.

Example

"Reporters gathered outside the lawcourt waiting for the jury to announce its verdict."

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• Nearby Words

lawbook
lawbreaker
lawbreaking
lawcourt
lawful
lawfully
lawfulness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lawcourt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lawcourt
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