court — a tribunal presided over by a judge for the administration of justice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tribunal presided over by a judge for the administration of justice
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːrt/
Korean meaning: 법정, 법원
Korean pronunciation: **코**트
Example Sentences
- The judge's wig fell off during the court session, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
- She courted danger by walking alone at night in the unfamiliar city.
- The basketball court was so slippery that players kept sliding like they were ice skating.
court
NOUN//kɔːrt//
a tribunal presided over by a judge for the administration of justice
A judge presides over court proceedings with defendant and lawyers
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Turn the court into a sport, make justice short!
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Origin
From Old French 'cort', derived from Latin 'cohors' meaning an enclosed yard or retinue of soldiers. The word evolved to mean a royal residence and later the judicial assembly held there.
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“The judge's wig fell off during the court session, causing everyone to burst into laughter.”
“She courted danger by walking alone at night in the unfamiliar city.”
“The basketball court was so slippery that players kept sliding like they were ice skating.”
“The company is courting potential investors with luxurious presentations.”
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