an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

[ Syn: tribunal , judicature ]

an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; the house was built around an inner court

[ Syn: courtyard ]

respectful deference; pay court to the emperor

[ Syn: homage ]

a room in which a lawcourt sits; television cameras were admitted in the courtroom

[ Syn: courtroom ]

the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

[ Syn: royal court ]

a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played; players had to reserve a court in advance'

Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)

[ Syn: court , margaret court ]

the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince

[ Syn: royal court ]

a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area

[ Syn: motor hotel , motor inn , motor lodge , tourist court ]

a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws

[ Syn: lawcourt , court of law , court of justice ]

the residence of a sovereign or nobleman; the king will visit the duke's court'

make amorous advances towards; John is courting Mary

[ Syn: woo , romance , solicit ]

seek someones favor; China is wooing Russia

[ Syn: woo ]

engage in social activities leading to marriage; We were courting for over ten years'