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1.nounAn enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley."The girls were playing in the court."
2.noun(social) Royal society.
3.nounAttention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone
4.nounThe administration of law.
5.nounA place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."
6.verbTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
7.verbTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."
8.verbTo try to win a commitment to marry from.
9.verbTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."
10.verbTo attempt to attract.
11.verbTo attempt to gain alliance with.
12.verbTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."She's had a few beaus come courting."
13.verbTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."
14.verbTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.