English · Culture & Society
court
/kɔːt/
[/kɔːt/]
place where law is applied
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials there. It can also mean a royal household or an area for sports.
Example
The case went to court, where a jury listened carefully to both sides of the dispute.
The case went to court, where a jury listened carefully to both sides of the dispute.
Etymology
From Old French 'cort', from Latin 'cohors' (enclosure, retinue).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, royalty, and sport.