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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.NounA street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.
3.NounA housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.
4.NounAn apartment building, or a small development of several apartment buildings.
5.NounRoyal society.
The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace."The noblemen visited the queen in her court.; The queen and her court traveled to the city to welcome back the soldiers."
6.NounThe residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace."The noblemen visited the queen in her court."
7.NounThe collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state."The queen and her court traveled to the city to welcome back the soldiers."
8.NounAny formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign.
9.NounAttention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone.
10.NounThe administration of law.
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered."Many famous criminals have been put on trial in this court.; The court started proceedings at 11 o'clock.; Each province in Canada has three courts: a provincial court, a superior court, and a court of appeals.; The court is now in session."
11.NounThe hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered."Many famous criminals have been put on trial in this court."
12.NounThe persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases."The court started proceedings at 11 o'clock."
13.NounAn organization for the administration of law, consisting of a body of judges with a certain jurisdiction along with its administrative apparatus."Each province in Canada has three courts: a provincial court, a superior court, and a court of appeals."
14.NounThe judge or judges or other judicial officer presiding in a particular matter, particularly as distinguished from the counsel or jury, or both.
15.NounThe session of a judicial assembly."The court is now in session."
16.NounAny jurisdiction, civil, military, or ecclesiastical.
17.NounA place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.; The shuttlecock landed outside the court."
18.Nounone of the two divisions of a tennis, badminton or volleyball court, in which the player or players of each team play
19.NounA space prepared and decorated by certain bird species in which to advertise themselves for a mate."The male Wilson's bird of paradise clears an area of rainforest to create a court in which to perform an elaborate mating dance."
20.VerbTo seek to achieve or win (a prize)."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesmen had not attempted."
21.VerbTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."She courted controversy with her frank speeches."
22.VerbTo attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions."The bird was courting a potential mate by performing an elaborate dance.; At this time of year, you can see many animals courting.; She's had a few beaus come courting."
23.VerbTo try to win a commitment to marry from.
24.VerbTo engage in behavior conducive to mating with."The bird was courting a potential mate by performing an elaborate dance.; At this time of year, you can see many animals courting."
25.VerbTo attempt to gain alliance with.
26.VerbTo engage in activities intended to win affections."She's had a few beaus come courting."